Jim Martin
Why so many Alabamans in Lee's Army?
Sat Oct 28 12:19:20 2000


Can anyone tell me, why so many Alabama regiments were sent East to Lee's army? In comparison with other "Western" Confederate states, such as Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, Alabama's participation was in much higher numbers.

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• Excellent Response! — Jim Martin, Mon Oct 30 10:53
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