Soldiering For Freedom

Soldiering For Freedom
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Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9781421413747
ISBN-13 : 1421413744
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Book Synopsis Soldiering For Freedom by : Bob Luke

Download or read book Soldiering For Freedom written by Bob Luke and published by Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Civil War history provides an in-depth look at the impact and experiences of African American men fighting in the Union Army. After President Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, many enslaved people in the Confederate south made the perilous journey north—then put their lives at risk again by joining the Union army. These U.S. Colored Troops, as the War Department designated most black units, performed a variety of duties, fought in significant battles, and played a vital part in winning the Civil War. And yet white civilian and military authorities often regarded the African American soldiers with contempt. In Soldiering for Freedom, historians John David Smith and Bob Luke examine how Lincoln’s administration came to the decision to arm free black Americans, how these men found their way to recruiting centers, and how they influenced the Union army and the war itself. The authors show how the white commanders deployed the black troops, and how the courage of the African American soldiers gave hope for their full citizenship after the war. Including twelve evocative historical engravings and photographs, this engaging and meticulously researched book provides a fresh perspective on a fascinating topic.


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