More than 5,000 African Americans served in the Revolutionary War, many in integrated units like the First Rhode Island Regiment. They marched through the snow, faced British gunfire, and risked everything for a country that didn't yet recognize them as equals.
Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War brings these forgotten heroes to light with vivid firsthand accounts, rarely seen primary sources, and deeply researched military history. You'll also discover the untold story of the First Regiment, one of the earliest integrated fighting forces in American history.Inside, you'll find: (See belowRelated Subjects
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