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1. Union Army

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   The Colored Troops
   The enlistment of African American soldiers, formalized by the Emancipation Proclamation and subsequent legislation, fundamentally changed the composition and strategic depth of the Union forces. The United States Colored Troops (USCT) faced distinct challenges related to pay equity and the high probability of execution if captured by Confederate forces.
   Despite these dangers, [USCT](/entri…