11NY-12 - Firing and Loading 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day whose warriors fought to preserve

whose warriors fought to preserve their independence against the expanding empire

raising his assegai as he prepares to attack

Battle of Bull Run is an early American Civil War photograph depicting two soldiers of the 14th Regiment New York State Militia lying prone

In ancient Greece

11NY-12 - Firing and Loading 11th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry D-Day whose warriors fought to preserveThe 11th New York Volunteer Infantry, or "First Fire Zouaves," were a Union regiment formed in 1861, famous for their distinctive Zouave uniforms and rapid fire training. Known as expert light infantry, they employed a "load in nine times" technique for firing muskets.