San Antonio College Library

This 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.--Publisher's description.

On the Trail of the Buffalo Soldier presents carefully documented biographical information on thousands of black servicemen, giving the researcher not only glimpses of individual lives but also documentation of the variety of African-American experiences within and outside the army. The entries are here arranged in alphabetical order by the soldiers' last names, with sources cited throughout. They range in length from a brief statement documenting...

Consists of more than two hours of raw footage and photographs that offer additional insights into the experiences of black military personnel during America's wars.

In an exploration of black American military heroes from Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell, Buckley presents a history of bravery, valor, patriotism, and extraordinary personal courage both on and off the battlefield. American Patriots is one of the great untold stories in American history. There have been books on individual black soldiers, but this is the first to tell the full story of the black American military experience, starting with the Revolution...

"African Americans in the Military profiles many of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Some African Americans covered include: Crispus Attucks: First Patriot to die in the American struggle for independence; Mary Elizabeth Bowser: Former slave who spied in the home of Jefferson Davis during the Civil War; Vincent K. Brooks: Chief spokesperson for the U.S. military during the 2003 Iraq War; Eugene Jacques Bullard: The only black pilot...

Sections include ... *Introduction: Colin Powell. *In the Navy: 320 men lose their lives at Port Chicago. *To the Front: The Red Ball Express and the Black Panthers come out fighting. *Iwo Jima: Montford Point marines make for the shore. *Liberation: Black servicemen and servicewomen return home. *Lynched: World War II veteran and his wife and friends are murdered. *Korea: Halle Berry introduction. *Yechon: First U.S. victory won by black G.I.s. *Daniel...

Sections include ... *Introduction: Colin Powell. *Negroes Can't Fly: The world's first black military pilot. *The Champagne Offensive: Allies begin "the last great push." *It's Over: The Harlem Hellfighters come home. *Strange Fruit: The Red Summer, 1919. *World War II: Halle Berry introduction. *The First Hero: Dorie Miller's heroic actions at Pearl Harbor. *Double V: The fight for victory at home and abroad. *The Montford Point Marines: The first...