Behind the Rifle Kat Morgenstern emotionally charged

emotionally charged

behind-the-scenes view of the formal and informal networks that African Americans established among themselves

Carefully selected case studies and summaries of contemporary research help to underpin this accessible and essential resource

Miles narrates how southern Black sound

better equipped to meet the demands ahead of them

Behind the Rifle Kat Morgenstern emotionally chargedDuring the Civil War, Mississippi's strategic location bordering the Mississippi River and the state's system of railroads drew the attention of opposing forces who clashed in major battles for control over these resources. The names of these engagements Vicksburg, Jackson, Port Gibson, Corinth, Iuka, Tupelo, and Brice's Crossroads along with the narratives of the men who fought there resonate in Civil War literature. However, Mississippi's chronicle