GDG- Units history and what has caught my attention.

[Jim Lamason]

I thought since its been quiet that I would see if I could start some
conversation. 

First of all, I realize that the units from my home state, played only a
small part in the battle itself. 

Its interesting that when you find out how much involved your home state was
involved in a moment like this history how much more it pulls you in.. 

New Jersey compared to states like Pa, and NY from the north, and VA and NC
from the south, is small potatoes.  With only 12 Infantry regiments, two
full brigades and two individual regiments, 2 batteries of Artillery and one
regiment of Cavalry truly are only a small part in and of them selves. 

Yet, they were in the middle almost all the major fighting on the 2 and 3
days of GB.. 

Has any one else in this group ever studied their home states like this? 

On the Union side, there are states like Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan,
Wisconsin. 

On the Confederate side there are states like Florida, Tenn, Alabama,
Arkansas.. 

And what have you discovered? 

I am looking forward to your responses! 

Your servant, 
Jim Lamason 
Middlesex NJ.