The Second United States Sharpshooters was a hodgepodge regiment, composed of companies raised in several New England states. The regiment was trained for a spe

Action-packed account of the legendary 1st and 2nd U.S. SharpShooters Based on diaries, letters, and other firsthand sources Photos of the men as well as their

Though less famous than Hiram Berdan's sharpshooters, Birge's Western Sharpshooters played a significant role in the American Civil War. Here is their history,