Alabama Brigade (American Civil War)
Also known as Law’s Brigade, the Alabama Brigade was a military formation of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It was created in 1863 and participated in major combat operations such as the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Chickamauga, the Battle of the Wilderness and the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign. It was considered one of the great fighting brigades of the Army of Northern Virginia.
| Alabama Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | January 19, 1863 – May 9, 1865 |
| Country | Confederate States |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America Alabama |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brig.Gen. Evander M. Law Brig.Gen. William F. Perry |
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