The Buffalo Soldiers - Their Epic Story and Major Campaigns (Hardcover)

This riveting narrative focuses on the Buffalo Soldiers, tracing the legacy of black military service and its social, economic, and political impact from the colonial era through the end of the 19th century. This fascinating saga follows the story of the Buffalo Soldiers as they participated in key events in America's history. Author Debra J. Sheffer discusses the impetus for the earliest black military service, how that service led to the creation of the Buffalo Soldiers, and how these men-and one woman-continued to serve in the face of epic obstacles. The work celebrates their significant military contributions to the campaigns of the American frontier and other battles, their fighting experiences, and life on the plains. Starting with the American Revolution, the book traces the heroic journey of these legendary servicemen from the period when black Americans first sought full citizenship in exchange for military service to the integration of the military and the dissolution of all-black regiments. Several chapters highlight the special achievements of the 9th and 10th United States Cavalry and the 24th and 25th United States Infantry. The book also features the accomplishments-both of the unit and individuals-of the Buffalo Soldiers in battle and beyond. Illustrates the events leading to the original formation of the Buffalo Soldiers Examines the wars, campaigns, and battles in which the Buffalo Soldiers served significant roles, with a focus on the Indian Wars of the American frontier Covers the American Revolution, the First Seminole War, the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, the American Civil War, the Indian Campaigns, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, the Punitive Expedition, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War Addresses the political, social, economic, and military conditions under which the Buffalo Soldiers served in America

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2015
Authors:	Debra J. Sheffer
Dimensions:	236 x 157 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-2982-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-2982-9
Barcode:	9781440829826

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