"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."
"This
book was a real eye opener. I had no idea of the rich history of the
Buffalo Soldiers. Anyone interested in the US Cavalry of this era should
get this book. And the illustrations were first rate as usual."
Amazon review
The book is in very good condition with light wear