african american soldiers

Chronicles the lives and experiences of the buffalo soldiers of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Regiments in the American west and examines the social issues faced by the African-American soldier in the nineteenth century.

Chronicles the history of African-Americans in the U.S. military from the Revolutionary War through the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, discussing the experiences of African-Americans fighting for a country that denied them equal rights, looking at the promotion of integration in the ranks, and discussing the achievements of specific soldiers and sailors. Includes nearly 250 photographs.

"Robin 'Birdy' Perry, a new army recruit from Harlem, isn't quite sure why he joined the army, but he's sure where he's headed: Iraq. Birdy and the others in the Civilian Affairs Battalion are supposed to help secure and stabilize the country and successfully interact with the Iraqi people. Officially, the code name for their maneuvers is Operation Iraqi Freedom. But the young men and women in the CA unit have a simpler name for it: WAR"--Cover verso.

Examines the experiences, events, and accomplishments of African Americans during the Civil War.

Tells the story of the thousands of African-American men who served as soldiers fighting for independence from England during the American Revolutionary War.

Contains over 250 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the participation of African-Americans in U.S. wars from colonial times into the early twenty-first century, covering individuals, themes, and concepts, and including photographs, and a chronology.

An account of the achievements of the African-American Army regiments that distinguished themselves during numerous campaigns and played a vital role in the settlement of the American West.

Four American soldiers seek refuge in the small village of St. Anna di Stazzema in Tuscany during World War II, never imagining how the events which take place there will change their lives forever.

A boy who hates being a slave joins the Union Army to fight for freedom, and proves himself brave and capable of handling a mule team when the need arises.

Profiles the heroic efforts of thirteen African-American men who fought for the United States in World War II but whose actions were overlooked simply because of their color.