The Black Phalanx: African-American Soldiers in the War of Independence, The War of 1812, and the Civil War

THE BLACK PHALANX is a detailed history of the role of African-American soldiers in several American wars, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. This fascinating work sheds light on the little-known roles served by Black soldiers in the earliest American Wars, and provides a more in-depth look at the difficulties, discrimination, and hurdles faced by African-American soldiers during the Civil War.

This annotated edition includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.