Torchbearers of Democracy: African American Soldiers in the World War I Era"In a manner that no previous author has achieved, Chad Williams vividly captures the turbulent times and sentiments of African Americans in general and black soldiers in particular during the World War I era. His scholarship is outstanding."---John Morro |
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Torchbearers of Democracy: African American Soldiers in the World War I Era Chad L. Williams No preview available - 2010 |
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