African American Officers in Liberia
- 306 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Brian G. Shellum tells the story of seventeen African American officers who trained, reorganized, and commanded the Liberian Frontier Force to defend Liberia between 1910 and 1942.
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Brian Shellum es un historiador escritor a tiempo completo cuyo trabajo se adentra en las historias de los Buffalo Soldiers, los agregados militares y la inteligencia militar. Su extensa carrera en el servicio gubernamental, que incluye roles significativos como oficial de inteligencia superior e historiador del gobierno, le ha proporcionado una profunda comprensión de paisajes militares y geopolíticos complejos. La experiencia de Shellum como especialista en áreas extranjeras de Europa Occidental y oficial de blindados en el Ejército de los EE. UU. enriquece aún más su narrativa, ofreciendo perspectivas únicas sobre asuntos militares internacionales y análisis estratégicos. Su fluidez en alemán y una década de experiencia viviendo en Alemania añaden una capa distintiva a sus actividades académicas.
Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment: The Military Career of Charles Young
- 413 páginas
- 15 horas de lectura
Focusing on the life and achievements of Charles Young, the narrative highlights his groundbreaking roles as a military leader and advocate for African Americans in the armed forces. As the third black West Point graduate and the first African American to hold several significant positions, Young's story illustrates his struggle against racial prejudice while serving as a symbol of hope and progress for his community. His journey reflects the challenges and triumphs of a dedicated officer who paved the way for future generations.
"Brian G. Shellum follows the experiences of Captain Charles Young and the Ninth Cavalry in California, from life at the Presidio of San Francisco to summers patrolling Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks"--