20th Connecticut Infantry

20th Connecticut Infantry

The 20th Connecticut Infantry (20th Conn) was an infantry regiment of the Union Army of the Potomac, which fought in several pivotal battles in the Eastern and Western theaters during the American Civil War. Formed in July 1862, the regiment was assigned to the XII Corps, and later the XX Corps took part in a number of actions including those at Charcellorsville, Gettysburg, The Atlanta Campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea, and The Grand Review .