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Next Meeting: May 15, 2008. Location: Quality Hotel & Suites, Norwood |
Speaker: Joseph R. Reinhart, Louisville Civil War Round Table |
Topic: Bullets, Bayonets, and Beer: August Willich's Gallant Dutchmen |
The 32nd Indiana Infantry was the only German regiment fielded by Indiana, and one of only about 33 German regiments in the entire Union army. Organized and initially led by Colonel August Willich, a former career officer in the Prussian army and leader in the German Revolution of 1848, the 32nd proved to be one of the Union’s most successful ethnic regiments in terms of both military achievements and gaining positive recognition for German-American participation in the conflict. The sacrifice of its members in combat in the Western theater was extraordinary; 171 of its officers and men lost their lives due to combat. This is the fourth highest number of battle deaths in the Hoosier State’s 170 plus regiments. Joe will cover the history of the 32nd and also reveal what made this regiment different from Anglo-American regiments, such as its strong sense of ethnic German identity, distinctive cultural traits and preferences, ethnic pride, group solidarity, and feelings of superiority over Anglo-Americans and other ethnics. Visit Joe's website here. |
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