This book tells of the contribution of African Americans to the cause of the Union in the American Civil War. At first shunned, free blacks and ex-slaves eventually donned uniforms and fought in more than 400 battles. Despite blatant prejudice and discrimination, they proved their valour and contributed hugely to the success of the Union.
This book tells of the contribution of African Americans to the cause of the Union in the American Civil War. At first shunned, free blacks and ex-sla...