Willing Patriots: Men of Color in the First World War (Schiffer Military History)

Robert J. Dalessandro; Gerald Torrence

ISBN 10: 0764332333 / ISBN 13: 9780764332333

Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2009

About this Item

Large-format volume, measuring approximately 9" x 11.5", is bound in glossy illustratrated boards. Book is new. Numerous b&w photographic illustrations and color photos of insignia. 192 pages. ""Willing Patriots" tells the story of Black Americans who served in the U.S. Army in the First World War. The book provides the reader deeply researched treatment of the organization, combat history/battle participation of all black troops including the two infantry divisions, supporting organizations of the Services Of Supply, and the special troops. Additionally, the work contains an exhaustive bibliography of primary and secondary references for each unit informing the reader of sources for further study; lavishly illustrated with nearly 300 detailed color and war-era photographs of these valorous men. These rare and previously unpublished photographs are drawn from public and private collections nationwide providing a lens into this long forgotten aspect of World War I.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Willing Patriots: Men of Color in the First World War (Schiffer Military History)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764332333
• ISBN 13: 9780764332333
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Willing Patriots" tells the story of Black Americans who served in the U.S. Army in the First World War. The book provides the reader deeply researched treatment of the organization, combat history/battle participation of all black troops including the two infantry divisions, supporting organizations of the Services Of Supply, and the special troops. Additionally, the work contains an exhaustive bibliography of primary and secondary references for each unit informing the reader of sources for further study; lavishly illustrated with nearly 300 detailed color and war-era photographs of these valorous men. These rare and previously unpublished photographs are drawn from public and private collections nationwide providing a lens into this long forgotten aspect of World War I.