Overview
The political, economic and social landscapes of the United States in the early 1940s were split by one overriding factor--race. This volume explores the ways in which this separation extended to the military forces and the impact which that segregation had on World War II. The book begins with an overview of African Americans and the military from the inception of our country and a brief exploration of the African American role in World War I. The focus then moves to between-the-wars movements such as the Protective Mobilization Plan, which promoted the racial integration of the military. The main focus of the work, however, is the African American role in World War II and the second-class stigma which remained in spite of the proven valor and bravery of """"colored"""" units. Groups discussed include the Women's Army Corps; tank destroyers; separate infantry regiments such as the 24th, 65th, 364th, 366th and 372nd; and the 2nd cavalry. Also included is a list of African American World War II veterans belatedly (and, for the most part, posthumously) awarded medals of honor on January 13, 1997.
Full Product Details
Author: Bryan D. Booker
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.684kg
ISBN: 9780786469048
ISBN 10: 0786469048
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 30 March 2012
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
highly recommended --ARBA; a new valuable, and important study of the men and women who faithfully served their nation despite national and institutional racism...an excellent primer for students and scholars --The North Carolina Historical Review; valuable --The NYMAS Review; rich with oral histories and thoroughly referenced by government records --Reference & Research Book News.
highly recommended--ARBA; a new valuable, and important study of the men and women who faithfully served their nation despite national and institutional racism...an excellent primer for students and scholars --The North Carolina Historical Review; valuable --The NYMAS Review
highly recommended --<i>ARBA</i>; a new valuable, and important study of the men and women who faithfully served their nation despite national and institutional racism...an excellent primer for students and scholars --<i>The North Carolina Historical Review</i>; valuable --<i>The NYMAS Review</i>; rich with oral histories and thoroughly referenced by government records --<i>Reference & Research Book News.</i>
highly recommended--ARBA; """"a new valuable, and important study of the men and women who faithfully served their nation despite national and institutional racism...an excellent primer for students and scholars""""--The North Carolina Historical Review; """"valuable""""--The NYMAS Review
Author Information
Bryan D. Booker is an assistant professor of history at St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina and an adjunct professor of history at Fayetteville State University. He retired from the army as a chief warrant officer and lives in Garner, North Carolina.
