Irish Americans In The Confederate Army
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Irish Americans In The Confederate Army
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Author : Sean Michael O'Brien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Irish Americans In The Confederate Army written by Sean Michael O'Brien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"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.
Green And The Gray
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Author : David T. Gleeson
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2013-09-02
Green And The Gray written by David T. Gleeson and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-02 with History categories.
Why did many Irish Americans, who did not have a direct connection to slavery, choose to fight for the Confederacy? This perplexing question is at the heart of David T. Gleeson's sweeping analysis of the Irish in the Confederate States of America. Taking
The Irish And The American Civil War
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Author : Daniel Obländer
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2010-08
The Irish And The American Civil War written by Daniel Obländer and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08 with categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English - Applied Geography, grade: 2,0, University of Heidelberg (Anglistisches Seminar), course: Landeskunde Seminar, language: English, abstract: Why did the Irish participate in the American Civil War in such a great number? Why were they so special? German immigrants, for example, joined the war in just as a big number as the Irish did. But never did a unit that consisted of mainly Germans carry the colours or symbols of their homeland into a battle of the American Civil War like the Irish did. In this paper I want to clarify why the Irish had such a big impact on the American Civil war. Further, I want to show that the Irishmen fought for more than just the Confederation or the Union but for their home country and much more.
Green Blue And Grey
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Author : Cal McCarthy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Green Blue And Grey written by Cal McCarthy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
The story of the Irish involved in the American Civil War, fighting and dying on both sides of the conflict.
The Harp And The Eagle
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Author : Susannah J. Ural
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2006-11
The Harp And The Eagle written by Susannah J. Ural and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11 with History categories.
On the eve of the Civil War, the Irish were one of America's largest ethnic groups, and approximately 150,000 fought for the Union. Analyzing letters and diaries written by soldiers and civilians; military, church, and diplomatic records; and community newspapers, Susannah Ural Bruce significantly expands the story of Irish-American Catholics in the Civil War, and reveals a complex picture of those who fought for the Union. While the population was diverse, many Irish Americans had dual loyalties to the U.S. and Ireland, which influenced their decisions to volunteer, fight, or end their military service. When the Union cause supported their interests in Ireland and America, large numbers of Irish Americans enlisted. However, as the war progressed, the Emancipation Proclamation, federal draft, and sharp rise in casualties caused Irish Americans to question—and sometimes abandon—the war effort because they viewed such changes as detrimental to their families and futures in America and Ireland. By recognizing these competing and often fluid loyalties, The Harp and the Eagle sheds new light on the relationship between Irish-American volunteers and the Union Army, and how the Irish made sense of both the Civil War and their loyalty to the United States.
Irish American Units In The Civil War
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Author : Thomas G. Rodgers
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2008-08-19
Irish American Units In The Civil War written by Thomas G. Rodgers and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-19 with History categories.
Some 150,000 Irish-American immigrants served in the Union Army during the Civil War (1861-1865), most of them from Boston, New York and Chicago, and about 40,000 fought in the Confederate Army. The best known unit was the Irish Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac, which distinguished itself at Antietam and, particularly, at Fredericksburg, where its sacrificial bravery astonished friend and foe alike. Famous regiments were New York's 'Fighting 69th', the 9th Massachusetts, 116th Pennsylvania, 23rd Illinois and 35th Indiana. Two Louisiana Confederate brigages from New Orleans were almost entirely Irish and several other Irish companies made a name for themselves at Shiloh, Chickamauga and other key battles. This book will give a brief overview of the history of the units on each side of the conflict and will be illustrated with uniform details, flags and archival photographs.
Clear The Confederate Way The Iris Irish In The Army Of Northern Virginia
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Author : Kelly J. O'grady
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2000-10-21
Clear The Confederate Way The Iris Irish In The Army Of Northern Virginia written by Kelly J. O'grady and has been published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-21 with History categories.
Presents a view of the Civil War as it pertains to Irishman in the ranks and commanding officers as well, that documents their achievements and efforts to fight along with others in the war.
Erin Go Bragh
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Author : Scott L. Mingus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-08-31
Erin Go Bragh written by Scott L. Mingus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Tens of thousands of Irish-Americans fought in the Civil War, with "Sons of Erin" playing a vital role in both Union and Confederate armies. Award-winning author Scott L. Mingus, Sr., has teamed with living historian Gerard E. Mayers to present more than 150 of their most memorable personal stories. In this unique collection, readers will find tales of courage, boldness, and humor. Many have rarely been seen in print since their original publication more than a century ago. Stories have been adapted for the modern reader, with original sources cited. The anthology also includes brief biographies of leading Irish soldiers and personalities such as Patrick Cleburne, Father William Corby, James Shields, Michael Corcoran, and the incomparable Thomas Francis Meagher of the famed Irish Brigade and its battle cry, "Ireland Forever."
Shades Of Green
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Author : Ryan W. Keating
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 2017-08-08
Shades Of Green written by Ryan W. Keating and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-08 with Social Science categories.
“An exceptional book that should make an immediately positive impact on the study of Irish Americans in the Civil War.” —The Journal of Southern History Drawing on records of about 5,500 soldiers and veterans, Shades of Green traces the organization of Irish regiments from the perspective of local communities in Connecticut, Illinois, and Wisconsin and the relationships between soldiers and the home front. Research on the impact of the Civil War on Irish Americans has traditionally fallen into one of two tracks, arguing that the Civil War either further alienated Irish immigrants from American society or that military service in defense of the Union offered these men a means of assimilation. In this study of Irish American service, Ryan W. Keating argues that neither paradigm really holds, because many Irish Americans during this time already considered themselves to be assimilated members of American society. This comprehensive study argues that the local community was often more important to ethnic soldiers than the imagined ethnic community, especially in terms of political, social, and economic relationships. An analysis of the Civil War era from this perspective provides a much clearer understanding of immigrant place and identity during the nineteenth century. The author focuses on three regiments not traditionally studied—rather than those of New York City and Boston—and supports his argument through advanced quantitative analysis of military service records and a wealth of raw data, an unusual and exciting development in Civil War studies. Shades of Green’s impressive research provides a significant contribution to scholarship sure to bring something valuable to several fields of study.
Fighting Irish In The American Civil War And The Invasion Of Mexico
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Author : Arthur H. Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-03-27
Fighting Irish In The American Civil War And The Invasion Of Mexico written by Arthur H. Mitchell and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-27 with History categories.
As mid-19th century America erupted in violence with the invasion of Mexico and the outbreak of the Civil War, Irish immigrants joined the fray in large numbers, on both sides. They sometimes were disruptive elements. In Mexico, a body of Irish artillerymen defected to the other side. During the Civil War, Patrick Cleburne stirred controversy in the Confederacy when he proposed enlisting slaves in exchange for their freedom. The New York draft riots, a violent insurrection by a predominantly Irish mob, raged for three days before Federal troops restored order. Despite turmoil and contention, the Irish soldiers who fought in the Union army contributed significantly to the preservation of the United States. This collection of essays examines the involvement of Irish men and women in America's conflicts from 1840 to 1865.