African Americans in the Military

by Marcia Amidon Lüsted

Overview

African Americans have participated in all of the country's major conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the present. Their contributions were vital and their courage on the battlefield commendable. Often, however, the nation was less than grateful.

This book tells the story of blacks in the U.S. Military. It is a story of courage and honor-a story that will both fascinate and inspire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422223796
Publisher:	Mason Crest Publishers
Publication date:	04/28/2012
Series:	Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.48(w) x 9.41(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Dr. Marc Lamont Hill 6

1 A Record of Service 9

2 Fighting for Freedom 17

3 Buffalo Soldiers 27

4 Wars Around the world 33

5 "Strong Enough to Whip Them Both" 41

6 Still Serving 49

Chapter Notes 56

Chronology 58

Glossary 59

Further Reading 60

Internet Resources 61

Index 62

Contributors 64