Buffalo soldiers
Subtitle: African American troops in the US forces 1866-1945
By: Ron Field & Alexander Bielakowski.
Contributors: Bielakowski, Alexander M.; Field, Ron.; Field, Ron.; Bielakowski, Alexander M.
Publisher: Osprey Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781846033438
Subjects: United States. -- Army -- African American troops -- History
Description: This book presents the history of African American soldiers, beginning with American Civil War and the Plains Wars, when they were nicknamed 'Buffalo Soldiers'. The book continues with their role during the age of 'American Imperialism, ' before their fighting in World War I trenches. This publication examines their participation in World War II and their fight against prejudice and discrimination until the desegregation of the armed forces.
Notes: "Previously published as ... Buffalo soldiers 1866-91 ... Buffalo soldiers 1892-1918 ... African American troops in World War II"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-225) and index.