African American Soldier in the Civil War The Quacks of Quedlinburg The Ironside is symbolic of

The Ironside is symbolic of the one occasion when the army took an active role in British politics

Artwork gallery of more than 100 pictures

As you and your men equip yourselves for the long ride ahead

ending any serious German naval threat to the Arctic convoy lifeline

African American Soldier in the Civil War The Quacks of Quedlinburg The Ironside is symbolic ofApproximately 200,000 African Americans fought for the Union during the Civil War. Initially, many white soldiers doubted their bravery and skill; they were soon proved wrong. The United States Colored Troops performed countless acts of courage, most famously at the battle of Fort Wagner where the 54th Massachusetts marched forth and scaled the parapets, only to be driven back in fierce hand to hand combat. Through fascinating first hand accounts,