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Leonard, Elizabeth D.
Men of color to arms!: Black soldiers, Indian wars, and the
quest for equality / Elizabeth D. Leonard.—1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 978-0-393-07915-9
1. African American soldiers—History—19th century. 2. Indians of
North America—Wars—1866–1895—Participation, African American.
3. African American soldiers—West (U.S.)—History—19th century.
4. United States. Army—African American troops—History—19th century.
5. United States—Race relations—History—19th century.
I. Title. II. Title: Black soldiers, Indian wars, and the quest for equality.
E185.63.L46 2010
355.0089'96073—dc22

2010014337

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