Originally published in 1998, Like Men of War was a groundbreaking early study of Black Troops in the Civil War that is still considered a major contribution to the literature on the United States Colored Troops (USCT).
Like Men of War is essential reading for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the US Civil War..
The updated bibliography is extensive, providing a rich selection of source materials for further study and exploration.
This fresh, expanded second edition adds material on additional engagements and other aspects of Black soldiers\' experiences, and features a new selection of photographs.
By quoting generously from primary documents, including Black soldiers\' letters, Trudeau tells the combat history of African American Troops in the Civil War largely through the voices of the soldiers themselves.
In this chronological operational history, Trudeau covers every major engagement--and a few minor ones--that the USCT participated in.
Originally published in 1998, Like Men of War was a groundbreaking early study of Black Troops in the Civil War that is still considered a major contribution to the literature on the United States Colored Troops (USCT)
