African Americans in the Military
- ISBN-10
- 1438130961
- ISBN-13
- 9781438130965
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 305
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Author
- Catherine Reef
Description
Presents short biographies on the military accomplishments of several African American military leaders.
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