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    At Bull Run the Garibaldi Guard took a lot of friendly fire because other Union troops believed their feathered slouch hats and red and gray colors were southern uniforms. soon after they changed the uniforms to blue and red trimmings to avoid confusion
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mobman View Post
    At Bull Run the Garibaldi Guard took a lot of friendly fire because other Union troops believed their feathered slouch hats and red and gray colors were southern uniforms. soon after they changed the uniforms to blue and red trimmings to avoid confusion
    Sorry, buat the Garibaldi Guard went to Bull Run with his "bersaglieri" uniform and that uniform was worn untill may 1863. Another thing, the 39th New York didn't fought in the battle of Bull Run but was in the rear,, with Blenker's division and covered the retreat of the Union Army shooting only few volleys against Confederates patrols.
    For more info about the Garibaldi Guard I suggest you the book of Michael Bacarella "Linoln's Foreign Legion. The Garibaldi Guard. The 39th New York Infantry."
    Last edited by DavidFields; 08-17-2019 at 09:52 PM.
    Captain Davide Campi, 39th NY "Garibaldi Guard" Co. A

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