Britain's Black Regiments - Fighting for Empire and Equality (Hardcover)

In three global conflicts and countless colonial campaigns, tens of thousands of black West Indian soldiers fought and died for Britain, first as slaves and then as volunteers. These all but forgotten regiments were unique because they were part of the British Army rather than colonial formations. All were stepchild units, despised by an army that was loath to number black soldiers in its ranks and yet unable to do without them; their courage, endurance and loyalty were repaid with bigotry and abuse. In Britain's Black Regiments, Barry Renfrew shines a light on the experiences of these overlooked soldiers who had travelled thousands of miles to serve the empire but were denied recognition in their lifetimes. From British campaigns in the Caribbean to the Second World War, this is a saga of war, bondage, hardship, mutiny, forlorn outposts and remarkable fortitude.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Barry Renfrew
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9496-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-7509-9496-7
Barcode:	9780750994965

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