Buffalo Soldiers
African American Troops in the US forces 1866–1945
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About this book
This book covers the history of African American soldiers, beginning with the American Civil War and the Plains Wars, when they were nicknamed ‘Buffalo Soldiers’. It then examines their role during the age of ‘American Imperialism,’ before distinguishing themselves in the trenches of World War I. Finally, it examines their participation in World War II, where almost half a million African Americans fought for their country, and the desegregation of the armed forces that followed.
Contents
Introduction · Chronology · Part I: Buffalo Soldiers in the Plains Wars · Part II: Buffalo Soldiers 1892–1918 · Part III: African American Troops in WWII · Conclusion - Bibliography · Index
Hardback; November 2008; 232 pages; ISBN: 9781846033438