In Thomas Wentworth Higginson's Army Life in a Black Regiment, the author provides an in-depth exploration of the experience of African American soldiers during the American Civil War. Through his detailed account, Higginson offers insight into their motivations for enlisting, as well as their daily lives and struggles while on active duty. Moreover, he examines how these men embraced their shared...
Thomas Wentworth Higginson - Army Life in a Black Regiment
Army Life in a Black Regiment
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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In Thomas Wentworth Higginson's Army Life in a Black Regiment, the author provides an in-depth exploration of the experience of African American soldiers during the American Civil War. Through his detailed account, Higginson offers insight into their motivations for enlisting, as well as their daily lives and struggles while on active duty. Moreover, he examines how these men embraced their shared identity and developed a distinct culture within the segregated regiment.