The Sable Arm: Black Troops in the Union Army, 1861-1865
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Book Overview
A bona fide classic, the Sable Arm was the first work to fully chronicle the remarkable story of the nearly 180,000 black troops who served in the Union army. Hailed by such distinguished historians as T. Harry Williams ("superbly written") and George B. Tindall ("a volume of permanent value"), this work paved the way for the exploration of the black military experience in other wars. The present edition, with a new foreword and bibliographical essay, makes available once again a pioneering work that will be especially useful for scholars and students of Civil War, black, and military history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:070060328X
ISBN13:9780700603282
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:University Press of Kansas
Length:360 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 5.8" x 8.7"
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Mighty Men!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Every kid, especially black kids should read this book. They will learn what true struggle is, what teamwork is, what overcoming prejudice and hatred look like. Common white soldiers and their officers who had never seen a black person no less cared about them, came away astounded at the black soldiers' bravery and fortitude in battle. At their strong desire to learn how to read, how to be an independent human. Names like Cold Harbor and Fort Pillow will become almost sacred. This was how modern America was built: On a shared struggle for freedom. For evolution.
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