Buffalo soldiers : African American troops in the US forces, 1866-1945
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Published
Oxford ; New York : Osprey Pub., 2008.
Physical Description
232 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Eastern Wyoming College Library - Main Collection355.3089 F456BOn Shelf
Gillette College Library - Main Collection355.3089 F456BOn Shelf
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Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781846033438 (hbk.), 1846033438 (hbk.)
Notes
General Note
"Previously published as Ron Field, Elite 107: Buffalo soldiers 1866-91; Ron Field, Elite 134: Buffalo soldiers 1892-1918; and Alexander Bielakowski, Elite 158: African American troops in World War II"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-225) and index.
Summary
This book presents the history of African American soldiers, beginning with American Civil War and the Plains Wars, when they were nicknamed 'Buffalo Soldiers'. The book continues with their role during the age of 'American Imperialism, ' before their fighting in World War I trenches. This publication examines their participation in World War II and their fight against prejudice and discrimination until the desegregation of the armed forces.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)

Field, R., & Bielakowski, A. M. (2008). Buffalo soldiers: African American troops in the US forces, 1866-1945. Osprey Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Field, Ron and Alexander M. Bielakowski. 2008. Buffalo Soldiers: African American Troops in the US Forces, 1866-1945. Osprey Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Field, Ron and Alexander M. Bielakowski. Buffalo Soldiers: African American Troops in the US Forces, 1866-1945. Osprey Pub, 2008.

UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)

Field, R. and Bielakowski, A. M. (2008). Buffalo soldiers: african american troops in the US forces, 1866-1945. Oxford ; New York: Osprey Pub.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)

Field, Ron., and Alexander M Bielakowski. Buffalo Soldiers: African American Troops in the US Forces, 1866-1945. Osprey Pub, 2008.

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