African Americans in the Military History

di Jonathan Barnes (Autore)

Historia Magna, 2025

This book explores the rich and complex history of African Americans in the U.S. military, chronicling their service, struggles, and contributions across centuries of American warfare. Beginning with the earliest participation of African Americans in the Revolutionary War, the book delves into the formation of the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, the challenges faced by African American soldiers during the era of segregation, and their pivotal roles in the World Wars. It examines the ongoing fight for equality within the military, from the post-Civil War era through World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, to the modern-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The text also highlights the evolving experiences of African American women in the military, whose service has often been doubly marginalized by both race and gender, and their critical roles in shaping the military's development. Key figures like General Colin Powell, General Lloyd Austin, and others are discussed as symbols of African American military leadership, while the book also provides deep analysis of the systemic racial discrimination that has persisted in the military, even amid progress in diversity and integration. Ultimately, this book not only provides a historical account of African American military service but also explores the broader struggle for racial justice and equality within the armed forces, emphasizing the courage, perseverance, and resilience of African American soldiers in shaping both military history and the nation's ideals of liberty and justice. The future of African American military service is also considered, with a focus on ongoing efforts to address racial disparities and the importance of continued advocacy for equity and inclusion within the military.

• Autore: Jonathan Barnes
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Historia Magna
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798230200444