J
Joseph T. Glatthaar
Military historian specializing in the American Civil War and American military history
Forged in Battle
- Pages
- 384
- Published
- 1991
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This book chronicles the remarkable story of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Against a backdrop of intense military conflict, racial prejudice, and the fight for national unity, it highlights the extraordinary contributions of 180,000 African-American soldiers. These men, facing discrimination and enslavement, became vital members of the Union Army, demonstrating their courage and skill.