Title: Buffalo soldiers
Subtitle: African American troops in the US forces 1866-1945
First published: 2008
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.
Subjects: United States, United States. Army, African American troops, History, United States. -- Army -- African American troops -- History, African american soldiers, United states, armed forces, african americans
LC classification: UB418.A47 F54 2008