Buffalo Soldiers 1866-91

Name: Buffalo Soldiers 1866-91
Brand: Bloomsbury USA
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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:

[email protected]

Weight:

213 g

Height:

183 cm

Width:

247 cm

Thickness:

6 cm

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