Black Valor

While some research has been done on the contributions of these African-American soldiers in campaigns against Native Americans in the West, no other work has lifted the veil of history that has previously obscured the extent of their valor. * Journal Of Negro History *
Well written and informative. . . . Black Valor gives a vivid description of frontier warfare and the special challenges black troops had to face. * Military History *
This book chronicles a very important part of our nation's history. It demonstrates in a clear and compelling fashion the substantial roles blacks have played in our nation's armed forces and in the defense of our country. It is enjoyable and educational. -- Walter E. Massey, former president, Morehouse College
In Black Valor Schubert, the author of Buffalo Soldiers, Braves, and the Brass (1997), gives us an account of the black military experience from the end of the Civil War to the onset of the twentieth century, using the lives and service of the 23 African- Americans and Black Seminole Indian Scouts who were awarded the Medal Honor during the Indian Wars or the Spanish-American War. Schubert examines how the prevailing racism of the era influenced the service of black soldiers and the often strong bonds they forged with their white officers. Nor does he neglect the non-military aspects of the lives of these 23, some of whom even attained commissioned status during or after the war with Spain. Whether black or white, the troops shared many common experiences, from the dull routine of garrison life to arduous long distance patrolling, and the occasional often terrifying Indian fight. A good read for anyone interested in the frontier army. * The NYMAS Review *