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Fighting Irish in the American Civil War and the Invasion of Mexico - Essays (Paperback)
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Fighting Irish in the American Civil War and the Invasion of Mexico - Essays (Paperback)
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As mid-19th century America erupted in violence with the invasion
of Mexico and the outbreak of the Civil War, Irish immigrants
enthusiastically joined the fray in large numbers, on both sides,
mainly seeking stable employment. In Southern cities Irish
volunteers vigorously backed the Confederacy; in the North they
were vastly over-represented in the US Army and Navy. They were
often seen as disruptive in national affairs - Confederate General
Patrick Cleburne called for the enlistment of slaves in exchange
for their freedom, while in New York City Irish-led draft riots
ensued when the Emancipation Proclamation made the war a liberating
mission. History has honored the valor of many, such as the Irish
Brigade at Gettysburg. This collection of essays examines the
involvement of Irish men and women in American military life from
1840 to 1865.
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