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The inclusion of the Ninth Cavalry and three other African American regiments in the post-Civil War army was one of the nation's most problematic social experim

Military history’s hidden figures are given their due in this revealing and moving exploration of the pivotal role of African Americans who risked their lives

"Called upon for the first time to render military service outside the States, Negro soldiers (called Smoked Yankees by the Spaniards) were eager to improve the

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, African American men were seldom permitted to join the United States armed forces. There had been time

A fascinating chronicle of the endeavors of African Americans who fought for their country: this book recounts their stories, their bravery, and their contribut