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The Battle of the Crater, by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

African-American soldiers contributed greatly to the cause of the Union during the Civil War. By 1865, nearly one out of five men in blue was of African descent, but because the United States Colored Troops (USCT) never won any famous battles, … Continue reading →

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