Active from: October 18, 1861 to July 18, 1865
Known as the ''Keystone Zouaves''
Battles they were involved in:
Major Battles they were involved in:
Second Battle of Fort Wagner:
July 18, 1863. Union launched a successful assault on the confederate base located at Fort Wagner on Morris island. the battle took place 1 week after the first battle.
Battle of Cold Harbor:
May 31, 1864- June 12, 1864. Known as one of America's bloodiest battles & lopsided Battles. The Union lost thousands of soldiers in the assault against Robert E. Lee's army.
June 9, 1864 to March 25, 1865. This battle consisted of 9 months of trench warfare. numerous raids were attempted in order to capture petersburg. petersburg was important because it was the Capital of the Confederate army and was crucial the supply of Robert E. Lee's army.