Soldiering For Freedom

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  • Soldiering For Freedom Book Detail

  • Author : Bob Luke
  • Release Date : 2014-06-06
  • Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
  • Genre : History
  • Pages : 179
  • ISBN 13 : 1421413744
  • File Size : 73,73 MB

Soldiering For Freedom by Bob Luke PDF Summary

Book Description: 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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