The Buffalo Soldiers: Their Epic Story and Major Campaigns

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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 menand one womancontinued 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 accomplishmentsboth of the unit and individualsof the Buffalo Soldiers in battle and beyond.

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Celebratory in tone, the book underscores the struggles black soldiers experienced while serving with courage and distinction. . . .[I]t succeeds in honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of African American units in the regular army. Summing Up: Recommended. For general and undergraduate collections. * Choice *

Author Bio

Debra J. Sheffer, PhD, is professor of history at Park University, Parkville, MO.