The autobiographical account of an Afro-Cuban soldier who fought in the Cuban War of Independence-available in English for the first time.
The books in the Modern Library War series have been chosen by series editor Caleb Carr according to the significance of their subject matter, their contribution to the field of military history, and their literary merit.
In a Louisiana army camp in 1944 Capt.
The first part of this book consists of contributions by those who knew or were touched by Balagoon; the second consists of court statements and essays by Balagoon himself, including several documents which have never been published before.
This book tells their story. They fought heroically and courageously, making Roosevelt's campaign a great success that added to the future president's legend as a great man of words and action.
Blake was the first African American to actually receive a Medal of Honor, which was presented to him in 1864. Carney did not receive his until 1900. But because Carney's action occurred first, he usually is credited with being the ...
A play explores the experiences of African American soldiers
A play explores the experiences of African American soldiers
A history of African-American military contributions in times of war contains tales of heroism and triumph during such conflicts as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and Desert Storm.
Award-winning writer Matti Friedman re-creates the experience of a band of Israeli soldiers charged with holding a remote outpost in Lebanon during an unnamed war that foreshadowed the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere.