An unidentified soldier of the 1st Texas Regiment, circa 1862 The War Between the States Record of the Texas Brigade was magnificent. The Brigade fought in every battle engaged in by the Army of Northern Virginia except Chancellorsville, which it more than made up for by fighting at Chickamauga, Knoxville and Suffolk. The Texans fought in 38 engagements including six of the greatest battles of the war--Gaines Mill, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga and the Wilderness. In all of these engagements, the men of the Brigade distinguished themselves and drew praise upon them from all who observed their conduct. Among those who praised them often was Robert E. Lee. Of all his troops, Lee favored the Texans the most and often referred to them as My Texans. Several times during the war, Lee requested more Texas troops, once remarking that he relied on his Texas regiments in all tight places. In October 1864, while waiting for some of his troops to form for an assault, Lee asked a staff officer if all commands were formed for the advance. None but the Texas Brigade, General, answered the staff officer. Lee then said, The Texas Brigade is always ready.
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