The Unknown Soldiers: African-American Troops in World War I - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Arthur E. Barbeau, Florette Henri, Bernard C. Nalty (Introduction by)Publish date:1996-03-22Pages:320
Language:EnglishPublisher:Da Capo PressISBN-13:9780306806940ISBN-10:306806940UPC:9780306806940Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, African American & BlackBook Topic:World War II, World War ISize:8.90 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SC3TN4ZGMA
The Unknown Soldiers: African-American Troops in World War I
During World War I 370,000 African Americans labored, fought, and died to make the world safe for a democracy that refused them equal citizenship at home. The irony was made more bitter as black troops struggled with the racist policies of the American military itself. The overwhelming majority were assigned to labor companies; those selected for combat were under-trained, poorly equipped, ad...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Da Capo PressISBN-13:9780306806940ISBN-10:306806940UPC:9780306806940Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Wars & Conflicts, African American & BlackBook Topic:World War II, World War ISize:8.90 x 6.00 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SC3TN4ZGMA
Arthur E. Barbeau is professor of history and anthropology at West Liberty State College. Florette Henri's books include The Unknown Soldiers, Black America 1900-1920 and, for young adults, Bitter Victory: Black Soldiers in World War I.
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Arthur E. Barbeau, Florette Henri, Bernard C. Nalty (Introduction by)
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