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We Look Like Men of War

af William R. Forstchen

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From the best-selling author of The Lost Regiment series comes this factually based narrative of the black military experience in the Civil War. "I was born a slave, as was my father before me, but I shall die a free man." Thus begins the poignant story of Samuel Washburn, born a slave in 1850. A young master's cruelty leads to an unforeseen confrontation, which results in Sam and his cousin fleeing the plantation for their lives. They run north to freedom, only to return south to fight for the greater cause. Though still a boy, Sam becomes a regimental drummer with a "colored regiment" and sees action in the Wilderness campaign at Fredericksburg and Petersburg, as well as at the bloody Battle of the Crater in July of 1864. Sam's voice offers a unique and insightful perspective on the carnage of the War between the States and the toll it took on both young and old, black and white.… (mere)
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well told, gripping. same author as one second after ( )
  Mikenielson | Aug 20, 2017 |
We Look Like Men of War is told from the perspective of the main character, Samuel Washburn who grows up a slave, runs away, and joins the fight as a drummer boy for the Union troops.

This novel excels at setting the stage for an understanding of the history surrounding this fictionalized account, including the politicking going on about how and where to use colored troops. We Look Like Men of War was also quite an easy read and I felt like I was looking through the eyes of the main character.

The one thing I didn't like about the book was the general lack of character development. That's okay, but I have come off a strong streak of character-driven novels.

Buy if you are a US Civil War history buff.
Borrow if you are looking for a fun story that helps you gain an understanding of the perspective of a black slave during the US Civil War.
Pass if you live for character-driven novels. ( )
  matt.kurjanowicz | Jan 15, 2014 |
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"The historian's pen cannot fail to locate us somewhere among the good and great, who have fought and bled upon the alter of their country."

-- Major Garland White, chaplain, 28th United States Colored Tropps
"In our youths our hearts were touched with fire."

-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
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For the Reverend Garland White and the men of the 28th United States Colored Troops; and for Professor Wendy Kasten, Kent State University, who pushed me for so many years to bring this story to life
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From the best-selling author of The Lost Regiment series comes this factually based narrative of the black military experience in the Civil War. "I was born a slave, as was my father before me, but I shall die a free man." Thus begins the poignant story of Samuel Washburn, born a slave in 1850. A young master's cruelty leads to an unforeseen confrontation, which results in Sam and his cousin fleeing the plantation for their lives. They run north to freedom, only to return south to fight for the greater cause. Though still a boy, Sam becomes a regimental drummer with a "colored regiment" and sees action in the Wilderness campaign at Fredericksburg and Petersburg, as well as at the bloody Battle of the Crater in July of 1864. Sam's voice offers a unique and insightful perspective on the carnage of the War between the States and the toll it took on both young and old, black and white.

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