Green, Blue and Grey: The Irish in the American Civil War

Modern Ireland may be dominated by American culture, but Irishmen also helped to shape America. They fought in every important action in the American Civil War, a war with which many Irish are not familiar. Irish participation is woven into and highlighted in this account of the war, emphasising the role of Irish individuals and units. It is a story of bravery and courage, savagery and death.

Modern Ireland may be dominated by American culture but Irishmen also helped to shape America. They fought in every important action in the American Civil War, a war many Irish are not familiar with. Irish participation is woven into and highlighted in this account of the war, emphasising the role of Irish individuals and units.