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MrMan
11-08-2015, 09:59 PM
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Battle of Williamsburg and Seven Pines

The Emerald Guard was the first Alabama Unit to enlist "for the war". The 8th was organized by the appointment of its field officers by the war department. The Regiment was posted at Yorktown, Virginia during the first eleven months of its service, and a detachment of the 8th was engaged in a skirmish near Winn's Mill. Placed in General Pryor's brigade, the regiment fell back with the army until the enemy overtook it at Williamsburg. The Regiment won its first laurels on that contested field, losing approximately 100 men. At Seven Pines it was again under fire, and received heavy losses - 32 killed, 80 wounded, and 32 missing.


Battle of Gaines' Mill and Fraizer's Farm

Now in the brigade of General Wilcox, with the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Fourteenth Alabama regiments, the Eighth took part in a desperate assault with General Longstreet's division on the enemy's position at Gaines' Mill, and emerged victoriously from the fierce battle with the loss of half of the 350 men it had engaged. Three days later, the regiment was in the line of assault at Frazier's Farm, where the Emerald Guard met Meagher's Irish brigade, and of 180 effective men, only 90 were at regimental muster the next morning. Its ranks soon began to fill up, and the Eighth marched with the Army towards the Potomac.


Battle of Manassas

At the second battle of Manassas, the 8th Alabama lost 60 men, but was held in reserve. The regiment took part in the capture of Harper's Ferry, then crossed the river and fought fearlessly at Sharpsburg, where the 8th lost 67 men. The Emerald Guard's wintered at Rappahannock. At Salem Church, Wilcox's brigade of Alabamans, of which the 8th was a part, bore the brunt of the federal assault, and drove them back in confusion, capturing 1500 prisoners; the Eighth lost 58 men.


Battle of Gettysburg

General Lee led the Eighth Alabama and the rest of the Army of Northern Virginia into Maryland, and the 8th's colors were flouted in the face of death at Gettysburg; where 260 of 420 engaged died. The Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac again, and wintered in the vicinity of Orange C.H. The regiment was engaged at Wilderness and at Spottsylvania as well.
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� The 8th captured a Yankee Flag at New Market Bridge near Yorktown in Dec '61.

� Company I's ranks were composed mostly of Irish immigrants, 104 of 109 to be exact; the company had 172 men in it throughout the war.

� The Company was commanded by Captain Loughry, Captain Branagan, Captain Mcgrath and Captain Quinn.

� The Regimental battle flag at the end of the war had two pennants of red and white with tassels and battle honors on them. These were taken home by the Regiment Color Sergeant, and the flag was ripped up and given to the men, rather than surrendered.

� While Company "I" recruited many Men from Mobile county, a lot of Irish flocked to join the 8th Alabama to take up arms next to one another.

� Shortly after the Battle of Salem Church, the regiment was struck by lightning while marching.










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Captain Harrison Wilson [http://i.imgur.com/A8G4sDO.png]
Second Lieutenant Fox [http://i.imgur.com/qtXuQ6b.png]




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Cpl. TBD
Pvt. Wubby
Pvt. Freeman
Pvt. Vincent Jarzynka
Pvt. Shawn
Pvt. Razor
Pvt. PrebuiltRain
Pvt. Noah
Pvt. Mr Popo
Pvt. Kian Anderson
Pvt. Jonathan Hackett
Pvt. James Horton
Pvt. Hadrian
Pvt. Horse
Pvt. Goomba Kek
Pvt. gallou
Pvt. EJ Simpson
Pvt. Derrick
Pvt. David
Pvt. Conewall Jackson
Pvt. Christopher Lyerly
Pvt. Benjamin B. Blue (Bubba)
Pvt. Agnarr "Fenton" Halverson ~ Cook

Platoon 1 Size: 22

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Cpl. TBD
Pvt. Thomas Thompson
Pvt. Richard Owens
Pvt. Peter H. Pless
Pvt. Payton O'neil
Pvt. Max
Pvt. Logan Hesche
Pvt. Kizerain
Pvt. John
Pvt. James Vines
Pvt. James Manner
Pvt. James Cassidy
Pvt. Jack Morrison
Pvt. Finn Corbett
Pvt. Feliks Kurnatowski
Pvt. Enrique Lopez
Pvt. Elija Williams
Pvt. Eban Wilson
Pvt. Change
Pvt. Carter Fleming
Pvt. Alex "Eagle" Lindt
Pvt. Albert Write ~ Courier
Pvt. Tristan

Platoon 2 Size: 22




Company Size: 47

OppousThePopous
11-08-2015, 10:13 PM
ayylmao



here we go bois

Wubby
11-08-2015, 10:19 PM
Faugh A Ballagh, clear the way!

MrMan
11-08-2015, 11:45 PM
Hype hype hype!!!!

Lopez
11-16-2015, 02:17 AM
Huzzah for the Green Boys

A. P. Hill
11-16-2015, 03:27 AM
Welcome to the CSA!

1583

MrMan
12-20-2015, 08:36 PM
Our friend Kraxous just finished editing the forum post. Here it is in all it's glory! Send Wubby or I a steam message if you are interested in joining!!!

VinceJarzynka
12-20-2015, 09:11 PM
Here we go!

Kraxous
12-20-2015, 09:21 PM
You're welcome fellas. :D

Shadow765
12-21-2015, 01:44 AM
Good luck! :D

MrMan
12-21-2015, 02:41 AM
HYPE!!!! Clear the Way!!!!

Foxy
12-24-2015, 02:05 AM
So, looks like we're growing bigger each day. It's great sight!

Kraxous
12-24-2015, 01:08 PM
It is fantastic to see. :)

EDIT #1 (24/12/2015): Instead of creating a new post, I'd like to present a company-wide signature that is available to everyone in Company "I". I have the .psd here so I can freely edit information in based on the individual such as rank, name, portrait and even signature! You can see it in my forum signature, and in the following spoiler should you wish to see it enlarged.


http://www.warofrightsforum.com/image.php?u=1443&type=sigpic&dateline=1450963633

JammedHam
01-03-2016, 11:32 PM
Hype Hype HYYYYYPE!

MrMan
01-11-2016, 09:28 PM
Jammed nice to see you on board!

VinceJarzynka
01-13-2016, 12:32 PM
This hype is killing me.

Northern Rebel
01-21-2016, 05:22 AM
Excited to be with my wonderful Wubby

P.S.-Love you long time

P.P.S- JK that be pretty gay

Foxy
02-26-2016, 09:52 PM
Soon...

[8thAL]Comp. I Major Cone
03-13-2016, 07:10 PM
Major Cone reporting for duty SIR! 07

MrMan
04-11-2016, 10:06 PM
I changed a few things, such as the rank Icons!

TeteRex
04-12-2016, 04:24 AM
Huzzah for the 8th Alabama!! Good luck and see y'all on the field!

Foxy
04-15-2016, 10:23 PM
http://i.imgur.com/WMiaUYU.jpg


Faugh a Ballagh!

Dis is when the 8th charge valiantly into melee, gotta go fast!

MrMan
04-15-2016, 10:26 PM
^^^fantastic^^^^

Captain Green
05-19-2016, 12:08 PM
I like to join the emerald guards

MrMan
05-19-2016, 09:10 PM
Fantastic! I sent you a private message.

Daniels
05-20-2016, 04:19 AM
Erin go Bragh!

MrMan
05-26-2016, 01:47 AM
Faugh A Ballagh!

JammedHam
05-26-2016, 02:44 AM
The More The Merrier!

MrMan
05-27-2016, 03:42 AM
Indeed! We are looking for more people who are interested :)

zaitken7
06-07-2016, 01:38 AM
I'd love to enlist. Roll Tide boys

Grant97
06-07-2016, 11:43 PM
Best of luck! See you on the battlefield ;) :cool:

MrMan
06-08-2016, 10:03 PM
If you are interested you may add me on steam! http://steamcommunity.com/id/math_team_captain?tscn=1465418728

Bravescot
06-08-2016, 10:06 PM
If you are interested you may add me on steam! http://steamcommunity.com/id/math_team_captain?tscn=1465418728

Wow there partner xD, he's one of mine ;)

MrMan
06-09-2016, 05:20 PM
Wow there partner xD, he's one of mine ;)

I was speaking to the general population, and more specifically to Mr. Zaitken7.

Bravescot
06-09-2016, 06:08 PM
I was speaking to the general population, and more specifically to Mr. Zaitken7.

I missed Mr. Zaitken's post, thought you were trying to whisk my man away from me ;) xD

MrMan
06-13-2016, 03:06 AM
No problem :)

michaelsmithern
06-13-2016, 04:34 AM
Good Luck Mr. Man, just remember when you guys take the field, the 1st Minnesota will always be there to oppose you :D

MrMan
06-13-2016, 07:52 PM
Oh trust me, we're looking forward to it!

VinceJarzynka
06-23-2016, 03:26 AM
Hype

Foxy
06-23-2016, 03:27 AM
8thAL > 1stMN

VinceJarzynka
06-23-2016, 03:35 AM
8thAL > 1stMN
TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU :cool: :cool: ;););) :D

VinceJarzynka
07-26-2016, 02:55 AM
Anyone else hyped because of the recent post in the devblog?

Foxy
07-29-2016, 11:52 PM
Anyone else hyped because of the recent post in the devblog?

When they put both armies into one server, then it will become exciting!

Foxy
09-18-2016, 09:18 PM
I'd love to enlist. Roll Tide boys

Sent you a PM.

MrMan
09-30-2016, 02:38 AM
The company tool looks great!

Midnight
09-30-2016, 11:22 PM
haven't tried it yet

Kraxous
10-09-2016, 02:21 PM
Hey boys! How's it going? :D

MrMan
10-09-2016, 08:10 PM
It's going great Kraxous! If you haven't heard, the company tool is live, so you should join our company on there so that your enlistment into the 8thAL Company I is official! That goes for everyone who is interested as well!

[8thAL]Comp. I Major Cone
10-10-2016, 04:38 AM
Major General here and i just wanted to congratulate you on getting 19 people in the roster. Gr8 job bois keep them rcts a comin.

MrMan
10-13-2016, 05:08 AM
Thanks General xdddddddddd

Willy Pete
10-19-2016, 12:08 PM
LADS of the 8th Emerald Guard!!!!! Pleasure to see you boys. I'm Willy Pete, im 24 from Mobile, Alabama (across the bay anyway) born and raised. Cant wait to pour the led into Billy with you lads.

MrMan
11-01-2016, 12:29 AM
Kraxous is working on an update to this post. It will be coming soon I hope!

Kraxous
11-05-2016, 05:29 PM
Small sneak peak for the impatient:

http://img11.deviantart.net/a5df/i/2011/010/c/b/nope_by_diznot-d36uvon.jpg

MrMan
11-07-2016, 12:28 AM
Thread Updated! Thanks Kraxous!!!!

Bravescot
11-07-2016, 01:26 AM
Thread Updated! Thanks Kraxous!!!!

Looks an awful lot like Co. H, 8th Virginia's thread.

Kraxous
11-07-2016, 12:02 PM
Looks an awful lot like Co. H, 8th Virginia's thread.

Similar, but not identical. I was quite inspired by the top of the thread, everything else was done by me.

Lance Rawlings
11-07-2016, 02:12 PM
Similar, but not identical. I was quite inspired by the top of the thread, everything else was done by me.

It looks great man! I wish I had that kind of skill!

MrMan
11-07-2016, 06:13 PM
Looks an awful lot like Co. H, 8th Virginia's thread.

Yeah after looking at their post I can see the formatting is quite similar at the top, but all the graphics and such are obviously different. Nonetheless, both posts are beautiful and represent their respective companies well! If the Leifr has a problem with it he can contact me and it can be fixed :)

Bravescot
11-07-2016, 06:19 PM
Yeah after looking at their post I can see the formatting is quite similar at the top, but all the graphics and such are obviously different. Nonetheless, both posts are beautiful and represent their respective companies well! If the Leifr has a problem with it he can contact me and it can be fixed :)

Aye, fair enough. I like your recruitment poster! Really well made.

MrMan
11-10-2016, 06:40 PM
Indeed, Kraxous is quite skilled!

rapier17
11-12-2016, 07:11 PM
Yeah after looking at their post I can see the formatting is quite similar at the top, but all the graphics and such are obviously different. Nonetheless, both posts are beautiful and represent their respective companies well! If the Leifr has a problem with it he can contact me and it can be fixed :)I don't think it will cause any problems, speaking as the fellow who developed the format over time. Actually I'm quite flattered that this format, which our group has been using for some time (https://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,217806.0.html), has inspired others to do something similar. Good luck, my good sirs!

Leifr
11-12-2016, 07:14 PM
Indeed, it's really quite OK pal!
Thread is looking fantastic. :)

MrMan
11-12-2016, 08:53 PM
Nice to hear that everything is all good :)

LHesche
03-04-2017, 12:52 AM
Yeeeehawwwwwwwww

Lady Moraine
05-20-2017, 02:07 PM
hot

Foxy
06-06-2018, 05:51 PM
Boop

michaelsmithern
06-11-2018, 01:50 AM
Foxy- we'll bring the EU's and win

Nparole
06-12-2018, 04:05 AM
good luck

Foxy
12-17-2018, 12:06 AM
Hey guys!

So we're actually considering participating in some skirmishes and events, so if you're enlisted with the 8thAL Co. I, drop MrMan or I a message on steam letting us know that you're interested.

Let's get this company going bois!

MrMan
12-18-2018, 09:47 PM
We are currently looking for active members to fill at LEAST 2 officer and NCO positions!

If you would like to join please add us on steam!

Cpt. Wilson: https://steamcommunity.com/id/math_team_captain/
Lt. Fox: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197999249311/