African American Soldier in the Civil War
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- ISBN 9781846030925
- Weight: 220g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 10 Dec 2006
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Approximately 200,000 African Americans fought for the Union during the Civil War.
Initially, many white soldiers doubted their bravery and skill; they were soon proved wrong. The United States Colored Troops performed countless acts of courage, most famously at the battle of Fort Wagner where the 54th Massachusetts marched forth and scaled the parapets, only to be driven back in fierce hand-to-hand combat.
Through fascinating first-hand accounts, this illustrated book examines the journey of the African American from slave to soldier to free man, ultimately providing a fascinating insight into the impact that these brave men had on the war and how it influenced their lives thereafter.
Mark Lardas is an amateur historian, who has written extensively about naval, maritime, and military history subjects. He has a particular enthusiasm for the American Civil War and has spent much time researching the lives of the troops during the conflict. His previous titles for Osprey include Warrior 105: Native American Mounted Rifleman 1861-65. He lives and works in League City, Texas, USA.
Peter Dennis studied illustration at Liverpool Art College and has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects.
