Fighting for Their Country

Throughout history, minority soldiers have fought for their countries in spite of the racial discrimination and oppression they faced at home. Though these soldiers' contributions were critical to the outcome of major conflicts and many of them made the ultimate sacrifice, their names and achievements have been largely forgotten. Fighting for Their Country: Minorities at War looks at the role of minority soldiers in conflicts from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The series...
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Throughout history, minority soldiers have fought for their countries in spite of the racial discrimination and oppression they faced at home. Though these soldiers' contributions were critical to the outcome of major conflicts and many of them made the ultimate sacrifice, their names and achievements have been largely forgotten. Fighting for Their Country: Minorities at War looks at the role of minority soldiers in conflicts from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War. The series contextualizes the experiences of minority soldiers by providing information about life at home, stories of soldiers' lives, and in-depth examinations of the conditions they faced when returning from war.