Story of Black Military Officers, 1861-1948

"Black members of the military served in every war, conflict and military engagement between 1861 and 1948. Beyond serving only as enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers, many also served as commissioned officers in positions of leadership and authority. This book offers the first complete and conclusive work to specifically examine the history of black commissioned officers"--

Product details

• Authors: Krewasky Salter, Krewasky A. Salter, Krewasky A. Salter I
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.01.2014
• EAN: 9780415716314
• ISBN: 978-0-415-71631-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: Routledge Studies in African American History; Routledge Studies in African American History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Ethnic Studies, HISTORY / Military / General, 20th Century, military history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Military / United States, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, Modern warfare, Black & Asian Studies, Military life & institutions, Military institutions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General