Irish Americans in the Confederate Army

Description:

"Overviews Irish Americans in the South, the Irish immigrant experience and typical Irish Confederate soldier, Irish communities' support of Southern war effort, actions where Irish American soldiers were present in influential numbers. Major battles of the war are discussed including Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Shiloh, Murfreesboro and Appomattox. Appendices list Irish commands and commanders in the Confederate Army"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Campaigns,  Confederate States of America,  Confederate States of America. Army,  History,  Immigrants,  Irish American Participation,  Irish American soldiers,  Irish Americans,  Participation, Irish American,  Social conditions,  United States Civil War, 1861-1865,  Sezessionskrieg,  Militär,  Irischer Soldat,  Südstaaten

Places: Confederate States of America,  Southern States,  United States

Times: 19th century,  Civil War, 1861-1865