African Americans and the Civil War
Written by Ronald A. Reis
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African Americans and the Civil War by Ronald A. Reis
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.About the Author
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Format
Hardback
144 pages
Author
Ronald A. Reis
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Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Publication date
15th June 2009
ISBN
9781604130386
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