Irish participation in the Confederate forces has received considerably less attention than that of the Union. This detailed study examines Irish troops in the Confederacy, their attitude toward pro-Union Irishmen, and offers some informed speculation on the influence of Irish tradition and history on their battlefield actions.
About the Author
Kelly J. O'Grady has penned numerous book reviews and articles on a variety of historical topics. Clear the Confederate Way! The Irish in the Army of Northern Virginia is his first full-length effort. He makes his living as a historian in Fredericksburg, Virginia.