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Buffalo Soldiers, Graphically
Buffalo soldiers isn't a topic I learned a lot about in school but they do teach about them now.They have an interesting story and found out a lot more about them in this book.I use these books in my classroom as an ESOL teacher.They are very good.Recommended.

Freedomfighters
The graphic novel approach for young readers is a good way to get the basics about a certain subject; in this case the buffalo soldiers. Some young students may be familiar with this term from listening to Bob Marley Legend (New Packaging) and may be interested to learn more about these special African-American soldiers. The information in this book uses primary sources to compliment the grahic novel, or as some might say ,cartoons. The book details in quick fashion the exploits of the buffalo soldiers, how they were recruited and rose out of the civil war and achieved military success most recently epitomized by Colin Powell being Chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff. The student will learn how the buffalo soldiers weresegregated and fought battles in many Ameerican wars not just in the American west. Students will be introduced to Teddy Roosevelt and the Spanish-American War in addition to other historical characters and events. Speculation (credited to American Indians naming them) is given as to how they became known as buffalo soldiers. A young readers glossary, a special code for use at facthound.com and suggested books like The Buffalo Soldiers (The American West) are helpful additions for young students completing reports. The middle school student will enjoy this fun approach to history. Reading will not be such a chore, information will be attained and the student wil benefit. Reluctant readers will especially be drawn to this format a well as students whose first language is not English. Recommended for middle school and community libraries. ... Read more

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Nonfiction curriculum and report topics in graphic novel format! History leaps off the page in Capstone's Graphic Library now in Spanish.Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers. ... Read more

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detailed history of this event in Buffalo Soldier history
On the good side, this is a highly detailed account of what happened during this event on the high plains in 1877.The account is a little hard to follow due to the large number of names, locations, dates and jumping around of the narrative.Still, a worthwhile volume for reference though I would pass on it as a recreational read. ... Read more

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African-American soldiers played a decisive role in the US Army on the western frontier during the Plains Wars. 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. ... Read more

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Two Proud Regiments
This is a first class narrative of two very proud and successful regiments of cavalry. It is obviously well researched.

The author nearly goes astray in at least two places by going off on a tangen but recovers quickly and gets back to the point. He certainly likes the word "deprecate" and by the end of book I wished he could have used a thesaurus. Also, he discribes their maneuvers as "marches" where in fact the 9th and 10th must have ridden as they were, after all, mounted soldiers.

The biggest fault, in my opinion, is the very ending. What happen to these two regiments? Where they disbanded and if so, what happen to some of the major figures? This interesting story seems to come to an abrupt halt without so much as a wave goodbye.

Excellent narrative of the forgotten west.
William H. Leckie's Buffalo Soldiers proves to be a well written and well researched book on the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments which were stationed mostly in the southwest section of the United States from Texas to Arizona. Both regiments were manned by black soldiers although officered by whites. Long forgotten by history, the book reflects on the valuable services these black soldiers contributed to the creation of our nation in that region. The book, I thought did a great justice in retelling this story that Americans in general have forgotten. The book traces the history of these "buffalo soldiers" (as coined by the Indians for black soldiers' woolly hair) between 1866 to 1891. The book covers all the military activities of these two regiments and provides insights to the campaigns and battles they fought. The book also reflects in part, the near unending forces of prejudice these buffalo soldiers had to put up with from the rest of the army and its civilian overlords.

As far as I can see, this remains one of the few books that gives a definitive accounts of the buffalo soldiers during this period. Only real weakness I see in this book was that it didn't give great details into the lives and insights to these black soldiers who fought so well. But the book is still worth reading if not for anything, to see how well men fights, if well led and well trained, against the prejudices of their own nation and against cunning and powerful Indian foes who ironically, was fighting for what these black men were fighting for, respects and equality. I will end this review with an ironic quote from the movie, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, "Men in dirty-shirt blue, only a page in history books to mark their lives. But wherever they rode, whatever they fought for, that place became the United States". Thus lies the legacy of the buffalo soldiers.

THE BOOK WAS VERY INTERRESTING.
I FELT THAT THE BOOK WAS VERY SPECIFIC.IT DEALT WITH MANY DETAILS OF THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND THE INDIANS AND THE GENERALS.IT ALSO WENT AS FAR AS TO SHOW SOME OF THE PICTURES THAT WERE INVOLVED. I READ THE BOOK FOR A BOOKREVIEW FOR CLASS.BUT I WILL READ IT AGAIN FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING.MY12 YEAR OLD NEPHEW READ THE BOOK AND INJOYED IT. ... Read more

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In the decades following the Civil War, scores of AfricanAmericans served in the U.S. Army in the West. The Plains Indians dubbedthem buffalo soldiers, and their record in the infantry and cavalry, arecord full of dignity and pride, provides one of the most fascinatingchapters in the history of the era.

This anthology focuses on the careers and accomplishments of blacksoldiers, the lives they developed for themselves, their relationships totheir officers (most of whom were white), their specialized roles (such asthat of the Black Seminoles), and the discrimination they faced from thevery whites they were trying to protect. In short, this volume offersimportant insights into the social, cultural, and communal lives of thebuffalo soldiers.

The selections are written by prominent scholars who have delved into thehistory of black soldiers in the West. Previously published in scatteredjournals, the articles are gathered here for the first time in a singlevolume, providing a rich and accessible resource for students, scholars,and interested general readers. Additionally, the readings in this volumeserve in some ways as commentaries on each other, offering in thiscollected format a cumulative mosaic that was only fragmentary before.

Volume editors Glasrud and Searles provide introductions to the volume andto each of its four parts, surveying recent scholarship and offering aninterpretive framework. The bibliography that closes the book will alsocommend itself as a valuable tool for further research. ... Read more

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The 92nd Infantry ("Buffalo") Division was the last segregated (all-black) U.S. Army division and the only black division to fight in World War II in Europe. The few media references to the division have reflected generally unfavorable contemporary evaluations by white commanders.

The present work reflects an analysis of numerous records and interviews that refute the negative impressions and demonstrate that these 13,500 soldiers gained their share of victories under hardships no others were expected to meet. ... Read more

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In a debate in the Senate on July 9, 1866, contemplating the formation of a black infantry regiment, some senators observed that "if it was a privilege to serve in the Army, the colored troops had earned the privilege by their gallantry, and that if it was a duty, they should not be allowed to shirk it." Indeed, black soldiers had been serving since the Revolutionary War, but now, for the first time, they became part of the regular army, enjoying the same privileges, performing the same duties, and facing the same tedium and occasional danger that were every soldier's lot, but with the added burden of the intense racism of the time. Buffalo Soldier Regiment offers a detailed record of the service, exploits, travels, and traditions of one of these units, the "grand old Twenty-fifth."Drawing on a wealth of official records, reports, and personal recollections, this book reconstructs the experiences of the Twenty-fifth Regiment from its formation in 1869 through its service in the border town of Nogales, Arizona, in 1926. Following the troops as they move all over the country, we see the soldiers engaged in scouting, escort and guard duty, and road building; skirmishing with Indians; quelling labor riots; fighting forest fires; and even campaigning in Cuba and the Philippines. From its moments of drama to its depictions of garrison life and accounts of the regiment's Bicycle Corps and baseball team, this volume preserves a vital part of America's complex history.Quintard Taylor Jr. is Bullitt Professor of History at the University of Washington and the author of In Search of the Racial Frontier: African Americans in the American West, 1528-1990. ... Read more

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This supplement presents over 2,000 new and nearly 1,000 revised biographies of black servicemen, giving the researcher not only glimpses of individual lives but also documentation of the variety of African-American experiences within and outside the army. ... Read more

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The Buffalo Soldiers were African Americans who served in the Regular Army between the Civil War and World War I and fought in some of the most difficult wars against western Indians. Examining their military service, their social lives, and their interactions with western civilian communities, it uses the words of the soldiers themselves and of contemporary observers, some friendly and some not.

Voices of the Buffalo Soldier draws on a wide variety of periodicals, military records, and letters. It covers such key topics as the legislative origin of the inclusion of black soldiers in the army, the campaigns in which the Buffalo Soldiers fought, their daily lives and interactions with white communities, the few black chaplains and line officers who were permitted to serve, and the bravery of some Buffalo Soldier heroes. All students of the frontier army as well as aficionados with a special interest in the Buffalo Soldiers will find this an invaluable publication.

“The first work that presents the correspondence and their primary documents pertaining to black soldiers’ lives in the West.”—Quintard Taylor, University of Washington

All students of the frontier army as well as aficionados with a special interest in the Buffalo Soldiers will find this an invaluable tool. Drawing on a wide variety of periodicals, military records, and letters, the book covers such key topics as the legislative origin of the inclusion of black soldiers in the army. ... Read more

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Well written
I wish to thank Frank for his hard work. Knowing first hand how much time and effort it takes to compile such interesting episodes makes one hope he is rewarded.
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Author, Charles D Ezell Sr./ Charles Dale

Incorrect Description - This item is a soft not hard cover
I purchased this item as a gift for a friend. I was disappointed that the book is a soft cover not a hard cover as described.

Although the information within is the same whether hard or soft cover, the book was intended as a long lasting reference guide for him. Soft covers don't hold up as well.

He was still pleased with the book. ... Read more

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On the Trail of the Buffalo Soldier presents carefully documented biographical information on thousands of black servicemen, giving the researcher not only glimpses of individual lives but also documentation of the variety of African-American experiences within and outside the army. ... Read more

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ONTHETRAILOFTHEBUFFALOSOLIDERBIOGRAFHIESOFA.A./USARMY
THIS BOOK IS JUST WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. IT'S THE START OF MY GREAT QUEST. ... Read more

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Few Americans today, black or white, know about the incredible life ofCathy Williams. From her beginnings as a slave in Independence, Missouri, to herenlistment with Company A, 38th U.S. Infantry, in November 1866, the story of thisremarkable woman deserves to finally be told. By disguising herself as a man andassuming the name William Cathay, Williams became a "buffalo soldier," serving in oneof the six black units formed following the Civil War. Her story tells us much aboutprevailing attitudes toward both race and gender in post Civil War America. ... Read more

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Fact or Folklore?
There is greater awareness because of the magnitude of this book and
its message. And I'll wager that there are few Americans today, Black
or White, who know about the incredible life of Cathy Williams. This
remarkable story now has a voice.

Once a slave in Independence, Missouri, Cathy Williams lived and
worked in the 'big house' as a servant to its mistress. And though
being a house servant carried greater privilege and status than
that of the field hand, Cathy began to resent the menial tasks she
performed as much as she resented her masters.

After the death of her owner, and having the good fortune of not
being sold to pay debts, Cathy realized that the fundamental premise
of slavery was a lie and this life was not her chosen destiny. So in
November 1866 she disguised herself as a man, used the name William
Cathay, and enlisted in Company A, 38th U.S. Infantry and became a
Buffalo Soldier.As the first and only African American woman to
serve in one of the six black units formed following the Civil War.
Interestingly enough, Williams was able to become a member of the
Army without detection of her sex, and it was imperative that she
keep her true identity unknown. Her adventures took her from Missouri
to the Mexican border where she served for nearly two years. After
her military career Cathy did not envision returning to her roots in
Missouri, plus her heart was now in the West. So she married and
created a life for herself on the Western frontier, as a business-
woman in Trinidad, CO.

There is much contention surrounding the validity of Cathy's story.
Historians claim Tucker's only source about Williams' alleged service
as a Buffalo soldier is based on a newspaper account published in
1876 and that there are no official records in existence to
authenticate her Civil War service. Some believe it was easy for
Williams to get discharge certificates from the 'real' William
Cathay and pass it off as her own. And that 'Far too many of the
speculations about Williams are colored by a 21st century
"politically correct" perspective'.

Yet others offer a more positive analogy, "Phillip Thomas Tucker the
prize-winning author of The Confederacy's Fighting Chaplain tells
this remarkable tale of Pvt. William Cathay of Company A, 38th U.S.
Infantry, who in fact was a big-boned, 5' 7" black woman named Cathy
Williams. This is a unique story of gender and race, time and place.

Tucker's work is a recommended read that reaches across categories,
from American, African American, and military history to Western and
women's history." -- Thomas J. Davis, Arizona State Univ.

Regardless of the controversy, this was a fascinating story presented
more in the vein of a documentary than a novel and it allows readers
to experience a non-traditional, non-typical life for a 'Colored'
woman in the 1800's. Tucker uses this storyline to captivate and
educate, and he introduces a believable character who unknowingly and
unintentionally charted a course for the role of today's women in all
branches of the military. This story vividly brings to life another
chapter of our colorful history.

Reviewed by aNN Brown
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Review For Cathy Williams Book
I just finished this wonderful book....enjoyed it very much..One can see all the truly great research that went into this book...This Missouri Author Phillip Tucker has written about 25 Civil War Books..All have best good sellers...I would recommend everyone reading his books....Dr. AJ & Janet Canpbell

interesting and well written
I found this book to be interesting and very enjoyable. It is an example of how one woman turned adversity into her triumph. I would recommend it highly.

A Seriously Flawed Book!
This is a book that should, at best, have been an article in a scholarly journal or popular magazine. The great majority of the text is what politely might be termed "fluff." There is so little actually known about the subject of the book that the author has filled his pages with generalities and speculations to lengthen to story. The first three chapters deal with Cathy Williams' supposed service with the 8th Indiana Infantry Regiment, which is based exclusively on a newspaper account published in 1876. Tucker admits "no official record existed of her Civil War service" yet takes that article at face value and attempts to find support for it. One aspect of the tale should serve to show how weak it is. Williams claimed to have been with the regiment during the Red River Campaign in 1864. This was patently impossible because, at that time, the unit was home on veteran furlough. Tucker apparently did not research this or chose to ignore the fact since it contradicts Williams' tale.

Again, there is no proof that the person calling herself "Cathy Williams" for the newspaper story had, in fact, disguised herself as a man and served as "William Cathay" in the 38th U. S. Infantry after the Civil War. The woman whose tale was published might easily have gotten the discharge certificate from the real William Cathay and then claimed it as her own. Tucker's six chapters on the service of William Cathay are also almost exclusively "fluff." They are replete with "probablys" and "might haves" since not one scintilla of evidence exists to describe Williams' activities if she actually had been in the 38th U. S. Infantry. Far too many of these speculations about Williams' feelings and thoughts are colored by a 21st century "politically correct" perspective.

Finally, in talking about a doctor who examined Williams and found her in good health, Tucker writes: "It is possible that he had not served in the Civil War or in any Indian War like Cathy Williams, and felt that he was less of a man upon meeting a female veteran of two wars." This and other comments that follow reek of "politically correct" psychobabble and impugn the reputation of a man about whom Tucker knows nothing. He too easily points a finger at "racism" and "sexism" as the reasons for denying Williams' pension application, when the truth is that there simply was no evidence to support her claim. Oddly, Tucker fails to cite Williams' pension file found in the National Archives even though it is available to any researcher. His only source is a journal article about Williams' alleged service as a Buffalo soldier. ... Read more

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They were U.S. Army soldiers. Just a few years earlier, some had been slaves.Several thousand African Americans served as soldiers in the Indian Wars and in the Cuban campaign of the Spanish-American War in the latter part of the 19th century. They were known as buffalo soldiers, believed to have been named by Indians who had seen a similarity between the coarse hair and dark skin of the soldiers and the coats of the buffalo. Twenty-three of these men won the nation's highest award for personal bravery, the Medal of Honor. Black Valor brings the lives of these soldiers into sharp focus. Their remarkable stories are told in the collected biography. Derived from extensive historical research, Black Valor will enrich and inspire students with its tales of trials and courage.

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Buffalo Best
Many works have been penned on the Buffalo Soldiers, however, few reach the quality of Dr. Schubert's.Frank tells the story of the Buffalo Soldier Medal of Honor winners from 1870-1898.He tells the story as onewould tell a family story.He has a knowledge of the Buffalo Soldiers thathas not been seen since Bill Lecke.The narrative is mostinteresting.His style is extremely readable.The reader finds himselfsaying "just one more page before I put it down."Thisbook is a must read for a student of the Buffalo Soldiers of militaryhistory of the period.The causal reader will find this work packed fullof knowledge and very readable.Dr Schubert has done another bang-up job

A must-read for anyone interested in the Old West.
This is an extremely moving and thought-provoking book. For modern Americans, living in our more cynical age, it seems impossible to believe and a hopelessly naive thing that former slaves and long-oppressed menwould have volunteered to fight for this nation--but they did, in largenumbers (enough to field four all-black Regular Army regiments) and withremarkable heroism .Dr. Schubert captures the spirit of the BuffaloSoldiers' incredible bravery and the harshness of their lives--anddeaths--in a remarkable manner. Although it is a "must-read" foranyone interested in the Old West and the lives of soldiers on thefrontier, this book is also a must-read for anyone interested inAfrican-American history, general U.S. history or anyone who loves a taleof adventure and character: it encompasses some incredible (and verywell-told ) tales of suffering and bravery in a manner that will move thereader alternatively to anger, to tears, to pride and to amazement. One canalso read this book as a cautionary tale on the wages of heroism: many ofthe Buffalo Soldiers who won the Medal of Honor had lives afterwards thatcould only be called tragic in the extreme.Although our nation hasfinally begun to awake to the sacrifices of these men over a century ago,in their own time, they were often the "forgotten soldiers." Dr.Schubert's book, however, now helps to give the Buffalo Soldiers the creditthey have long been overdue. It is a marvelous book.

Black Valor:An Untold Truth
Schubert wrote it.I read it.And you'll love it!! I have never read a book quite like it.It touched and moved me tremendously, I felt black pride like I have never felt before.The true story of the Buffalo Soliders must be told.Their bravery, their struggle, and their triumph....is a true African-American tale everyone should know both blacks and whites. ... Read more