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Ohio was a major force for the Union Army, and the blue jackets worn in battle by Union soldiers were sewn and stitched in Columbus, close to where Nationwide Arena now sits.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Agents in battle gear hunting for immigrants still roamed the streets in Minneapolis, and protesters gathered on an avenue near the arena.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Made of silk or cotton, the cloth is said to have been used to protect their faces against cold weather and smoke in battle, and to treat injuries.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
When soldiers are wounded in battle, stopping visible bleeding is of paramount importance.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Agents in battle gear hunting for immigrants still roamed the streets in Minneapolis, and protesters gathered on an avenue near the arena.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Made of silk or cotton, the cloth is said to have been used to protect their faces against cold weather and smoke in battle, and to treat injuries.
—Kristina Kukolja, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
When soldiers are wounded in battle, stopping visible bleeding is of paramount importance.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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“In battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20battle. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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