The Irish And The American Civil War
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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.
The Irish In The American Civil War
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Author : Damian Shiels
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-02-13
The Irish In The American Civil War written by Damian Shiels and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-13 with History categories.
Just under 200,000 Irishmen took part in the American Civil War, making it one of the most significant conflicts in Irish history. Hundreds of thousands more were affected away from the battlefield, both in the US and in Ireland itself. The Irish contribution, however, is often only viewed through the lens of famous units such as the Irish Brigade, but the real story is much more complex and fascinating. From the Tipperary man who was the first man to die in the war, to the Corkman who was the last General mortally wounded in action; from the flag bearer who saved his regimental colours at the cost of his arms, to the Roscommon man who led the hunt for Abraham Lincoln's assassin, what emerges in this book is a catalogue of gallantry, sacrifice and bravery.
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.
For Honor And Loyalty
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Author : Michelle L. Hartman
language : en
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Release Date : 2009-05-11
For Honor And Loyalty written by Michelle L. Hartman and has been published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-11 with categories.
The Irish, as soldiers, wanted to help forge their identity, in New York, by joining the Union Army. Their motivations were rooted predominately in concepts of "honor" and "loyalty." The question is: did they "really" want to become assimilated completely into American society, or did they really want to remain "Irish," in an "American society"? What is significant, is that this loyalty can be construed as more frequently directed toward Ireland, than the United States. There are four main arguments that are put forth in this book as to why many New York Irish joined the military on the side of the Union: that the Irish mainly joined the Union force for the pay they received during service, the Irish wanted to save the Union for future generations of Irish immigrants, to develop military skills that they would bring back to Ireland to help promulgate a revolution with Britain who was the occupier of Ireland at the time, and to prove as victims of nativist prejudice, the value of the Irish in the greater society in America.
Famine To Freedom
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Author : J. J. Collins
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2011-08-01
Famine To Freedom written by J. J. Collins and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-01 with History categories.
Between 1845 and 1853, over one million Irish immigrants arrived in the United States. Escaping the potato famine in Ireland, they arrived in America to find themselves embroiled not only in a fight for survival against prejudice and violence, but in a conflict between the Northern and Southern states that would come to a head in 1861 with the start of the American Civil War.A thought provoking and insightful examination of the Irish role in the formation of America in the mid-eighteenth century and beyond, J.J. Collins' debut is as fascinating as it is heartbreaking, graphically depicting the struggle of one of the most oppressed immigrant groups in American history. During the Civil War, the Irish conscripts and volunteers served mostly for the union, acquitting themselves with honor and bravery while representing states such as Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. Over the course of the war, Irish American soldiers would rise to the heights of military rank, serve as the decisive factor in a number of battles, and help shape its outcome. Tracing the Irish-American narrative after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox courthouse, the war's aftermath and later political and social impact of the Irish community is fundamental in the shaping of America as we know it today. Providing surprising information and a sobering commentary on the formation of our nation, Famine to Freedom: The Irish in the American Civil War deftly portrays the experience of an immigrant culture that was fundamental in the shaping of the United States.
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.
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."
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 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.
The Greatest Brigade
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Author : Thomas J. Craughwell
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2011-07-01
The Greatest Brigade written by Thomas J. Craughwell and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-01 with History categories.
"The Greatest Brigade is an exciting journey through the major battles of the Civil War alongside the members of the famed Irish Brigade. Well researched, compellingly written, filled with fascinating illustrations, and with a story that holds the reader with a 'bulldog grip,' Thomas Craughwell has written a regimental history that deserves to be on every Civil War lover’s bookshelf."—Jason Emerson, author of The Madness of Mary Lincoln and Lincoln the Inventor Faugh a Ballagh! Clear the Way! This is the story of a band of heroes that covered the Yankee retreat at Bull Run, drove the Confederates from the Sunken Road at Antietam, and made charge after charge up Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg. The gallantry of the Irish Brigade won them the admiration of the high command of both North and South, earned them seven Medals of Honor, and after the war, went a long way to helping the Irish assimilate into the American mainstream. Shouting their Gaelic battle cry, the men of the Irish Brigade charged across the bloodiest battlefields of the Civil War and into the realm of legend. The Greatest Brigade is a grand narrative history of these Irishmen who fought in every major battle in the Eastern Theater of the Civil War, including Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Appomattox. Thomas J. Craughwell, author Stealing Lincoln’s Body and The Buck Stops Here: The 28 Toughest Presidential Decisions and How They Changed History, reveals the reasons why thousands of Irish Catholics—the most despised immigrant group in America at the time—rallied to the Union cause and proved themselves to be among the most ferocious fighters of the war. He examines the character of the Irish Brigade’s two most popular commanders, Michael Corcoran, a man of unshakable principles, and Thomas Francis Meagher, a complex man with many fine qualities—and almost as many flaws.