Black soldiers of New York state : a proud legacy / Anthony F. Gero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gero, Anthony F., 1949- author.

Series:

Excelsior Editions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American soldiers--New York (State)--History.

African American soldiers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 174 p. ) ill. ;

Place of Publication:

Albany, New York State : Excesior Editions/State University of New York Press, [2009]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The heroic saga of New York State's African American soldiers, largely untold, comes to life in these pages. Drawing on a wealth of sources, some newly discovered, author Anthony F. Gero tells of their two centuries of struggle and triumph, beginning with the French and Indian War and continuing until 1950, when the United States Army and New York's National Guard became integrated. Their legacy is vividly illustrated by the heroism of the 369th United States Infantry (previously the 15th New York) during the American advance in the Argonne-Meuse in 1918. Private Dorrance Brooks from New York City was killed in action as he led his company's survivors forward after all its officers had been killed or wounded. Black Soldiers of New York State demonstrates how in spite of many obstacles—including ongoing prejudice within their own country—the African American soldiers from New York State served courageously and valiantly, winning many commendations and earning the respect of friend and foe alike.

Contents:

The missing pages, 1750-1815

The great omission and the Civil War, 1816-1866

Everywhere, but New York, 1866-1915

A lost opportunity, New York's black soldiers, 1916-1918

The postwar blues, 1919-1939

The great crusade, 1940-1950

What the record proves.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages [135]-151) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781438426372

1438426372

9781441603807

1441603808