One of the little-known tales of the Civil War involves the fighting outfit formed by Irish rebel Thomas Francis Meagher. The Union's Irish Brigade built an unusual reputation for bravery and gallantry; having fought throughout the war; from First Bull Run in 1861 to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865. The regiments were small; but highly effective; and Meagher; who had fought for the independence of Ireland from Britain; threw himself into the contest for union and liberty. This enthralling; well-illustrated story of a colorful; little-known hero and his brigade includes detailed accounts of their battles and skirmishes throughout America's Civil War.
#857590 in Books Zenith Press 2009-01-02Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.00 x 6.25l; 1.28 #File Name: 076033353X304 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Ourtstanding AccountBy Catamaran'78This adds to a comment to the current 'most recommended' review that appears first in the system of listing reviews (a one star one). The book covers the fate of US Asiatic Fleet ships in the region east of the Indian Ocean in the first few months of 1942; including the USS Edsall; Pecos and Langley. The author presents facts he has uncovered from wartime and post-war sources; official US and Japanese records; personal letters and family interviews. He pulls no punches in ascribing blame for the fate of these ships and crews to higher ups; top brass and politicians. The ships were irresponsibly sent into the Dutch possessions in Java and the Celebes region; and sunk by powerful Japanese naval forces in the area. Virtual suicide missions. Why? To 'do something' in the early months of war. What these 'expendables' did; and what their fates were are conjectured on in detail; as for the USS Edsall; there were no survivors. The author does an excellent job in putting the pieces of the puzzle in place as to what happened in those harrowing days of war when the Japanese believed retribution would never appear over the horizon.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Solving a MysteryBy B. FureyAs an amateur historian I long ago learned of the disappearance of the Edsall and assumed it had been lost with all hands out of sight of history. This is a fascinating look at it's fate from the perspective of the last people to see her; the Japanese who sank her. Also for the first time is presented the fate of the handful of previously unknown survivors who were later murdered on Java. An excellent and gripping read.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great book for a Heroic crew and Ship!By Michael SnodgrassThis book was far more than i could of ever imagined! I am an avid reader of Pacific war histories and especially the Asiatic fleet story! This book tought me more than the last 5 books i have read on the subject and especially on the sad history of this great crew and ship. It delved far more into the story of the early days of WWII than i expected it would and it was very enlightening! Dont buy this book if your a diehard Mccarthur fan! Its tells the truth concerning his less than stellar actions in the dark early days of death and destruction! It deals a lot more into the battles around java in the early days than i expected and the failures of the Dutch to even slightly grasp the difficulty of their situation; and unfortunately the demands they were placeing on others to scarifice for them and that was also very welcome. There arent many histories concerning this terrible period in our history and there should be! Heros gave it all includeing their lives for a lost cause just to do their best at least to slow the Japanese juggernaut at this time in the war! Buy it...Read it! You wont be dissapointed!
