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Buffalo Soldiers 1866-91

Buffalo Soldiers 1866-91 Social Sciences

Buffalo Soldiers 1866-91

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African-American soldiers played a decisive role in the US Army on the western frontier during the Plains Wars (1850-1891). First authorised by Congress in July 1866, they were organised into two cavalry and four infantry regiments, which were commanded by white officers. All were quickly nicknamed the 'Buffalo Soldiers' by their Cheyenne and Comanche enemies. These brave soldiers fought many native tribes over the years, including the warriors of Sitting Bull and Geronimo. This book tells the story of these buffalo soldiers who, until the early 1890s, constituted 20 per cent of all active forces on duty in the American West.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
64
Release Date:
2004-07-01
Publication Date:
2004-06-24
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1841767565
ISBN13:
9781841767567
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
213 g
Height:
183 cm
Width:
247 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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