Books like Which Way Freedom by Joyce Hansen
During the American Civil War, slavery captive Obi makes a daring escape and joins a Black Union regiment. Immersed in the harsh realities of war, he witnesses the harrowing Battle of Fort Pillow in Tennessee, an event that starkly illustrates the courage and sacrifices of African-American soldiers.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: War & Military Fiction/War Stories
Authors: Joyce Hansen
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