GIANTS IN THEIR TALL BLACK HATS: Essays on the Iron Brigade (Great Lakes Connections: The Civil War)

The Iron Brigade: An Insightful Look into the Civil War's Most Celebrated Unit Get an inside look at the history of the Iron Brigade, one of the most celebrated units in the Civil War.

This comprehensive collection of essays by renowned historians provides fresh perspectives on the brigade's exploits, detailing military and political events from the words of actual combatants.

Learn about the brigade's origins as the only all-Western brigade in the Eastern armies of the Union, and how they earned their proud name "Iron Brigade." Discover significant moments in the history of this celebrated unit through the eyes of those who fought alongside them.

With a foreword by Alan T.

Nolan, one of the most respected historians of the Iron Brigade, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War and its history.