Mark Lardas

African American Soldier in the Civil War (eBook, PDF)

USCT 1862-66
Illustrator: Dennis, Peter

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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 title 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781780963679
• Artikelnr.: 38351214

Autorenporträt

Mark Lardas has always been fascinated by things related to the sea and sky. From building models of ships and aircraft as a teen, he then studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but his interest in aviation led him to take a job on the then-new Space Shuttle program, where he worked for the next 30 years as a navigation engineer. Currently he develops commercial aircraft systems as a quality assurance manager. He has written numerous books on military, naval or maritime history.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Appearance and Dress ·
Conditions of Service and Daily Life · Belief and Belonging · The Soldier
in Battle · Aftermath· Museums and Reenactment· Bibliography · Color Plate
Commentary · Index