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<p>Throughout American history, succeeding in the military has demanded unflagging courage, strength of character, and a patriotic spirit. For an African American man or woman, serving in the military has also meant battling oppression and struggling against deep-seated prejudice. Those who persevered were not only warriors, nurses, or leaders-they were heroes and heroines.</p><p>In this action-packed collection, you will meet thirty brave and determined African American military heroes, from the eighteenth century up to the present. You'll discover little-known facts about their families and careers, as well as the remarkable odds each of them overcame.</p><p>Ranging from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War, these exciting stories show you how:<br>* Private Peter Salem, born into slavery, led the charge against the British redcoats at the Battle of Bunker Hill and turned the tide in America's fight for independence.<br>* Harriet Tubman, famous for her daring in the Underground Railroad, worked as a spy and nurse for the Union army during the Civil War.<br>* Private Henry Johnson, a member of the first black combat battalion in World War I, single-handedly wit

Author

James Haskins

Publisher

Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9781118529775

Subjects

Military, History, Government_military