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Item Details
| Title:
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FIGHTING FOR AMERICA
BLACK SOLDIERS IN WWII |
| By: |
Christopher Moore |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£17.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0345459601 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780345459602 |
| Publisher: |
PRESIDIO PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
15 February, 2005 |
| Pages: |
400 |
| Description: |
In this powerful tribute, Christopher Moore looks at African-American military service during World War II and at the paradox of their patriotism in what was still a racist society. Includes letters, photos, illustrations, and rare documents throughout. |
| Synopsis: |
Celebrates the contributions of African-American men and women to America's military efforts during World War II, citing their diverse roles in every theater of the war and the examining the systematic racism that plagued them at home and abroad despite their heroic exploits. 24,000 first printing. |
| Illustrations: |
80-100 illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Presidio Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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