Irish Americans in the Confederate Army
Publisher: McFarland & Company; Brand: McFarland n Company; McFarland
Published: July 16, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780786429981
Subjects: American history: c 1800 to c 1900; Civil war; Ethnic studies; History of specific subjects; c 1800 to c 1900; History; History - Military / War; Military; USA; Ethnic Studies - General; Military - United States; United States - Civil War; History / Americas; Military - General; 19th century; Confederate States of America; Immigrants; Irish American soldiers; Irish Americans; Southern States
Description: "Overviews Irish Americans in the South, the Irish immigrant experience and typical Irish Confederate soldier, Irish communities' support of Southern war effort, actions where Irish American soldiers were present in influential numbers. Major battles of the war are discussed including Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Shiloh, Murfreesboro and Appomattox. Appendices list Irish commands and commanders in the Confederate Army"--Provided by publisher.