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Chicago's Irish Legion

James B. Swan

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Description:Extensively documented and richly detailed, "ChicagoOCOs Irish Legion" tells the compelling story of ChicagoOCOs 90th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the only Irish regiment in Major General William Tecumseh ShermanOCOs XV Army Corps. SwanOCOs sweeping history of thisasingular regiment and its pivotal role in the Western Theater of the Civil War draws heavily from primary documents and first-person observations, giving readers an intimate glimpse into the trials and triumphs of ethnic soldiersaduring one of the most destructive wars in American history.At the onset of the bitter conflict between the North and the South, Irishaimmigrants faced a wall of distrust and discrimination in the United States. Many Americansawere deeply suspicious of Irish religion and politics, while others openly doubted the dedication of the Irish to the Union cause. Responding to these criticisms with a firm show of patriotism, the Catholic clergy and Irish politicians in northern IllinoisOCoalong with the Chicago press and communityOCojoined forces to recruit the Irish Legion. Composed mainly of foreign-born recruits, the Legion rapidly dispelled any rumors of disloyalty with its heroic endeavors for the Union. The volunteers proved to be instrumental in various battles and sieges, as well as the marches to the sea and through the Carolinas, suffering severe casualties and providing indispensable support forathe Union.a Swan meticulously traces the remarkable journey of these uniqueasoldiers from their regimentOCOs inception and first military engagementaina1862 to their disbandment and participation in the Grand Review of General ShermanOCOs army in 1865.Enhancing the volume are firsthand accounts from the soldiers who endured the misery of frigid winters and brutal environments, struggling against the ravages of disease and hunger as they marched more than twenty-six hundred miles over the course of the war. Also revealed are personal insights into some of the warOCOs most harrowing events, including the battle at Chattanooga and ShermanOCOs famous campaign for Atlanta. In addition, Swan exposes the racial issues that affected the soldiers of the 90th Illinois, including their reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation and the formations of the first African American fighting units. Swan rounds out the volume with stories of survivorsOCO lives after the war, adding an even deeper personal dimension to this absorbing chronicle.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Chicago's Irish Legion. To get started finding Chicago's Irish Legion, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Extensively documented and richly detailed, "ChicagoOCOs Irish Legion" tells the compelling story of ChicagoOCOs 90th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the only Irish regiment in Major General William Tecumseh ShermanOCOs XV Army Corps. SwanOCOs sweeping history of thisasingular regiment and its pivotal role in the Western Theater of the Civil War draws heavily from primary documents and first-person observations, giving readers an intimate glimpse into the trials and triumphs of ethnic soldiersaduring one of the most destructive wars in American history.At the onset of the bitter conflict between the North and the South, Irishaimmigrants faced a wall of distrust and discrimination in the United States. Many Americansawere deeply suspicious of Irish religion and politics, while others openly doubted the dedication of the Irish to the Union cause. Responding to these criticisms with a firm show of patriotism, the Catholic clergy and Irish politicians in northern IllinoisOCoalong with the Chicago press and communityOCojoined forces to recruit the Irish Legion. Composed mainly of foreign-born recruits, the Legion rapidly dispelled any rumors of disloyalty with its heroic endeavors for the Union. The volunteers proved to be instrumental in various battles and sieges, as well as the marches to the sea and through the Carolinas, suffering severe casualties and providing indispensable support forathe Union.a Swan meticulously traces the remarkable journey of these uniqueasoldiers from their regimentOCOs inception and first military engagementaina1862 to their disbandment and participation in the Grand Review of General ShermanOCOs army in 1865.Enhancing the volume are firsthand accounts from the soldiers who endured the misery of frigid winters and brutal environments, struggling against the ravages of disease and hunger as they marched more than twenty-six hundred miles over the course of the war. Also revealed are personal insights into some of the warOCOs most harrowing events, including the battle at Chattanooga and ShermanOCOs famous campaign for Atlanta. In addition, Swan exposes the racial issues that affected the soldiers of the 90th Illinois, including their reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation and the formations of the first African American fighting units. Swan rounds out the volume with stories of survivorsOCO lives after the war, adding an even deeper personal dimension to this absorbing chronicle.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Chicago's Irish Legion. To get started finding Chicago's Irish Legion, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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