African Americans and the Civil War
African Americans and the Civil War (The Civil War: a Nation Divided) Ronald A. Reis, Tim McNeese (Collaborator)
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
ISBN: 1604130385
DDC: 973.7415
Edition: Library Binding; 2009-05
Summary:
Though at first shunned when it was made clear that the Civil War was
to be a white man's fight, Northern blacks sought to contribute to
the war effort from the moment volunteers were called. Initially
taken in as contraband, free blacks and ex-slaves eventually donned
uniforms and fought in more than 400 battles to reunite the Union and
free their brethren from bondage. Incurring blatant prejudice that
saw black soldiers underpaid and denied officer commissions, the vast
majority endured hardship and deprivation in battle after battle in
an attempt to demonstrate bravery and dedication to the cause. With
their willingness and ability to fight initially questioned, African
Americans repeatedly proved their valor. Discover in "African
Americans and the Civil War" how, according to President Abraham
Lincoln, black soldiers made the difference between victory and
defeat.
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