African American Soldier in the Civil War by Mark Lardas

African American Soldier in the Civil War by Mark Lardas

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781846030925
ISBN 10	1846030927
Title	African American Soldier in the Civil War
Author	Mark Lardas
Series	Warrior
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2006-12-10
Number of pages	64
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.