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2018., Adolescent, Cavendish Square Call No: 973.7 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Fighting for their country.Summary Note: "The time period surrounding the Civil War was fraught with racism, the horrific conditions of slavery, and violence against freedmen. Though history remembers the war as one waged on behalf of African Americans, in reality, many African Americans participated in the conflict themselves. Minority Soldiers Fighting the Civil War describes how African Americans fought in segregated units led by white officers, their achievements on the battle field (including sixteen Medals of Honor before wars end), and more."--Amazon.
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2018., Adolescent, Cavendish Square Call No: 959.704 SCH SCH Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Fighting for their country.Summary Note: "The Vietnam War was the first war that was fought from the outset by completely desegregated American troops. However, racism was abundant during the war, and the percentage of minority casualties were substantially higher than that of white troops because minority soldiers were often positioned on the front lines. Minority Soldiers Fighting in Vietnam provides a close look at the role of African American and Hispanic soldiers in the war while also explaining the quest for racial equality in the Vietnam era."--Amazon.
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-- Minority soldiers fighting in World War 2By Lang, Matt2018., Adolescent, Cavendish Square Call No: 940.54 LAN Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Fighting for their country.Summary Note: Discusses the history of minority soldiers in World War II.
