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Irish-American Units in the Civil War
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Irish-American Units in the Civil War
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Thomas G. Rodgers
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Illustrated by Richard Hook
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Series | Men-at-Arms |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:48 | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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Category/Genre | American civil war |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781846033261
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Classifications | Dewey:973.74 |
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Illustrations |
47 b/w
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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Publication Date |
10 August 2008 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Some 150,000 Irish-American immigrants served in the Union Army, most of them from Boston, New York and Chicago, and about 40,000 fought in the Confederate Army. Out of the array of Irish-American units involved in the conflict, perhaps the best known was the Irish Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac, which distinguished itself at both Antietam and, particularly, at Fredericksburg, where its sacrificial bravery astonished friend and foe alike. Other famous regiments were New York's 'Fighting 69th', the 9th Massachusetts, 116th Pennsylvania, 23rd Illinois and 35th Indiana whilst several other Irish companies made a name for themselves at Shiloh, Chickamauga and other key battles. This book provides a brief overview of the history of the units on each side of the conflict and a comprehensive survey of all Irish-American units in both Union and Confederate armies, from brigade down to company size. Rare early photographs are a poignant addition to the story of the immigrants caught up in a vicious civil war, and detailed colour plates illustrate unit distinctions and flags in a book that is essential reading for any Civil War enthusiast.
Author Biography
Thomas G. Rodgers is an Alabama University history graduate and librarian, and prolific contributor to the Company of Military Historians publications on American Civil War units.
Reviews"A book that rightly belongs on the shelf of any US Civil War enthusiast and one that provides a bit more insight into what is called the first modern war. Highly recommended." --Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (September 2008)
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