{"product_id":"men-114-african-american-soldier-in-the-civil-war","title":"WAR 114 - African American Soldier in the Civil War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 200,000 African Americans fought for the Union during the Civil War. Initially, many white soldiers doubted their bravery and skill; they were soon proved wrong. The United States Colored Troops performed countless acts of courage, most famously at the battle of Fort Wagner where the 54th Massachusetts marched forth and scaled the parapets, only to be driven back in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Through fascinating first-hand accounts, this title examines the journey of the African American from slave to soldier to free man, ultimately providing a fascinating insight into the impact that these brave men had on the war and how it influenced their lives thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore-toc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003eIntroduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Appearance and Dress · Conditions of Service and Daily Life · Belief and Belonging · The Soldier in Battle · Aftermath· Museums and Reenactment· Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023582736763,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4960\/9012\/files\/9781846030925.jpg?v=1768510807","url":"https:\/\/entoyment.co.uk\/products\/men-114-african-american-soldier-in-the-civil-war","provider":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}