Buffalo Soldiers in Italy : Black Americans in World War II
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0786417080
ISBN-13
9780786417087
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint
McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 6th, 2003
Print length
223 Pages
Weight
310 grams
Dimensions
18.80 x 34.50 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
European historyHistory of the AmericasSecond World WarBlack & Asian studiesRegiments
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The 92nd Infantry (""Buffalo"") Division was the last segregated (all-black) US Army division and the only black division to fight in World War II in Europe. This work demonstrates that these 13,500 soldiers gained their share of victories under hardships no others were expected to meet.
The 92nd Infantry ("Buffalo") Division was the last segregated (all-black) U.S. Army division and the only black division to fight in World War II in Europe. The few media references to the division have reflected generally unfavorable contemporary evaluations by white commanders.
The present work reflects an analysis of numerous records and interviews that refute the negative impressions and demonstrate that these 13,500 soldiers gained their share of victories under hardships no others were expected to meet.
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