36. From Famine to the Frontline: The Irish in the US Civil War

Podcast: Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast · Fin Dwyer & Damian Shiels

Opublikowano: 2026-01-26

The American Civil War was a defining moment for Irish Americans in the 1860s. Over 250,000 Irish Americans many of them Famine emigrants served in the Union army. Over the course of the war they played a key role in the defeat of the Confederacy. However their service has been dogged by stereotypes and myth for more than 160 years. In this episode Damian discusses his latest research published in his 2025 book Green and Blue. Fin and Damian explore the book that brings new perspectives to our understanding of the war. They examine the immense Iri...