1861

At the start of 1861 the 3rd US Infantry found itself in Texas as the threat of war loomed.

January 1861 - Rumors of War

February 1861 - The Secession of Texas

March 1861 - The Withdrawal Begins

April 1861 - Out of Texas

May 1861 - From New York to Washington City

June 1861 - The Pennsylvania Campaign

July 1861 - The Battle of the First Bull Run

August 1861 - The Mutiny of the 79th  New York Highlanders