Buffalo Soldiers, 1866-91
Field, Ron2004
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African-American soldiers played a decisive role in the US Army on the western frontier during the Plains Wars. Nicknamed the 'Buffalo Soldiers' by their Cheyenne and Comanche enemies, these brave soldiers fought many enemies over the years, including Sitting Bull and Geronimo. 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.
Main title:
Buffalo Soldiers, 1866-91 / Ron Field ; illustrated by Richard Hook.
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2004.
Collation:
64 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Elite ; 107
Notes:
Text on inside cover.Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
Contents:
Introduction; Organisation; Plains Wars 1866-76; Southwest Wars 1876-86; Cuba 1898; Pancho Villa Campaign 1916; Uniforms, Flags and Weapons
ISBN:
9781841767567 (pbk)
Dewey class:
356.167097309034
Language:
English
Subject:
African American soldiersIndians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895Special forces (Military science) -- United States -- HistoryWarfare and DefenceWarfare & defenceHistory of the AmericasHistoryMilitary institutions, memorialsNorth America19th century, c 1800 to c 1899Military historyUnited States of America, USA
BRN:
2537127
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Adult non-fiction | 356.167 FIE | Available |