31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War In December 1941

In December 1941

It was up to the RAF meet this challenge and they did with some of the best fighter aircraft available – the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire

as some might expect

cavalry pistol in hand prepares to meet his end

The mere mortal seen here enters the fray in mid battle cry

31392 Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters John Jenkins The First World War In December 1941The Iron Brigade was part of the Union Army of the Potomac made up from men from three Western states, now part of the Midwest, that fought entirely in the Eastern Theater. The Brigade initially consisted of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana, and Battery B of the 4th U. S. Light Artillery. Later they were joined by the 24th Michigan Infantry. Noted for its strong discipline, its unique uniform appearance,