participation, african american

Tells the story of America's first black paratroopers during World War II.

African-Americans battle prejudice at home to become fighter pilots during World War II. Covers early black aviation, and struggles and glories of the 99th Fighter Squadron which trained near Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.

Describes the experiences of African-Americans who joined the military during World War I and their fights against both racism and the Germans.

Describes the accomplishments of the African-American Ninety-third Division of the U.S. Army in World War I, which was sent to fight with the French Army rather than its own and whose bravery went unrecognized by the U.S.

Presents an account of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American armored unit to see combat in World War II, based on interviews with surviving members of the unit.

History of the 761st Tank Battalion during WW II and the 1991 reunion of the battalion and the people it liberated.

An account of the African Americans who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.

Presents an account of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American armored unit to see combat in World War II, based on interviews with surviving members of the unit.

The author describes his experiences as an African-American fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, and his life as a military officer before and after desegregation.

Examines the many ways African-Americans participated in the battle at Gettysburg during the Civil War, discussing the active prewar role of Gettysburg citizens, rescues of the Underground Railroad, and the roles of African-American Gettysburg citizens in the events leading up to and following the battle.