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African-American Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War

Authors

Bradley P. Tolppanen, Eastern Illinois University

Document Type

Exhibit

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

African‐Americans composed 12% of the Union army during the Civil War and fought in 41 major baƩles and 449 smaller clashes. This poster exhibit studies the role of African‐Americans in the conflict.

Recommended Citation

Tolppanen, Bradley P., "African-American Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War" (2011). 2011 - Remembering America's Civil War: A 150 Year Retrospective. 7.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/civilwar/7