Like Men of War

Black Troops in the Civil War, 1862-1865

Noah Andre Trudeau

• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9780700635580, 9780700635580
• eBook ISBN: 9780700635429
• Topic: Storia
• Subtopic: Storia afroamericana

Originally published in 1998, Like Men of War was a groundbreaking early study of Black troops in the Civil War that is still considered a major contribution to the literature on the United States Colored Troops (USCT). In this chronological operational history, Trudeau covers every major engagement—and a few minor ones—that the USCT participated in. By quoting generously from primary documents, including Black soldiers’ letters, Trudeau tells the combat history of African American troops in the Civil War largely through the voices of the soldiers themselves.

This fresh, expanded second edition adds material on additional engagements and other aspects of Black soldiers’ experiences, and features a new selection of photographs. The updated bibliography is extensive, providing a rich selection of source materials for further study and exploration. Like Men of War is essential reading for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the US Civil War.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• List of Maps
• List of Illustrations
• Preface to the Revised Edition
• Preface to the 1998 Edition
• Acknowledgments—Revised Edition
• Acknowledgments—1998 Edition
• Author’s Note
• Part One: 1861–1862
• Part Two: 1863
• Part Three:
• Part Four:
• Part Five: Legacies, 1865–2022
• Notes
• Bibliography
• Index
• Back Cover