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Overview"Army Historical Foundation's 2010 Distinguished Writing Award, finalist, biography category ""A valuable read for anyone with an interest in the final years of the frontier Army, American imperialism, African-Americans in military service, and American military history in general.""—A.A. Nofi, Strategypage.com An unheralded military hero, Charles Young (1864–1922) was the third black graduate of West Point, the first African American national park superintendent, the first black U.S. military attaché, the first African American officer to command a Regular Army regiment, and the highest-ranking black officer in the Regular Army until his death. Black Officer in a Buffalo Soldier Regiment tells the story of the man who—willingly or not—served as a standard-bearer for his race in the officer corps for nearly thirty years, and who, if not for racial prejudice, would have become the first African American general. Brian G. Shellum describes how, during his remarkable army career, Young was shuffled among the few assignments deemed suitable for a black officer in a white man’s army—the Buffalo Soldier regiments, an African American college, and diplomatic posts in black republics such as Liberia. Nonetheless, he used his experience to establish himself as an exceptional cavalry officer. He was a colonel on the eve of the United States’ entry into World War I, when serious medical problems and racial intolerance denied him command and ended his career. Shellum’s book seeks to restore a hero to the ranks of military history; at the same time, it informs our understanding of the role of race in the history of the American military." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian G. ShellumPublisher: University of Nebraska Press Imprint: Bison Books Edition: New ed. ISBN: 9780803230224ISBN 10: 0803230222 Pages: 412 Publication Date: 01 February 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Chronology Chapter 1: Awaiting Orders Chapter 2: First Posting to Fort Robinson Chapter 3: New Start at Fort Duchesne Chapter 4: Military Instructor at Wilberforce Chapter 5: Volunteer Officer in the Spanish-American War Chapter 6: Return to Fort Duchesne Chapter 7: Fighting Guerillas in the Philippines Chapter 8: Troop Commander in San Francisco and Sequoia Chapter 9: Military Attaché in Hispaniola Chapter 10: Garrison Duty in the Philippines and Wyoming Chapter 11: Military Assistance Mission in Liberia Chapter 12: Chasing Villa in Mexico Chapter 13: Retirement to Ohio Chapter 14: Final Post in Liberia Epilogue: Coming Home Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsThis is a solid study of an important figure in American history. It is easy to recommend to those with an interest in military affairs, biography, and the African American experience. -Claude Clegg, Register of the Kentucky Historical Society -- Claude Clegg * Register of the Kentucky Historical Society * Brian Shellum has filled an important void in African American biography and American military history. -Ronald G. Coleman, Utah Historical Quarterly -- Ronald G. Coleman * Utah Historical Quarterly * Brian Shellum is to be congratulated for providing a first rate biography of a proud and competent officer serving during a difficult period of his country's history. -Thomas R. Buecker, Nebraska History -- Thomas R. Buecker * Nebraska History * Shellum's book is a welcome addition to recent studies of the black military experience. . . . This is an enjoyable, commanding, and well researched work. -Bruce A. Glasrud, Journal of American History -- Bruce A. Glasrud * Journal of American History * A valuable read for anyone with an interest in the final years of the frontier Army, American imperialism, African-Americans in military service, and American military history in general. -A.A. Nofi, Strategypage.com -- A.A. Nofi * Strategypage.com * During a long and distinguished career-from being the first African-American captain in the regular army and first to be in charge of a national park, to serving in the Phillipines, chasing Pancho Villa in Mexico, and representing the United States in Liberia-Charles Young succeeded in spite of the Jim Crow prejudices permeating the American military of his time. His is a remarkable and inspiring story, though often overlooked. In this well-researched book, Brian Shellum finally gives Young the historical attention he deserves. -Dayton Duncan, author of The National Parks: America's Best Idea -- Dayton Duncan During a long and distinguished career-from being the first African-American captain in the regular army and first to be in charge of a national park, to serving in the Phillipines, chasing Pancho Villa in Mexico, and representing the United States in Liberia-Charles Young succeeded in spite of the Jim Crow prejudices permeating the American military of his time. His is a remarkable and inspiring story, though often overlooked. In this well-researched book, Brian Shellum finally gives Young the historical attention he deserves. -Dayton Duncan, author of The National Parks: America's Best Idea A valuable read for anyone with an interest in the final years of the frontier Army, American imperialism, African-Americans in military service, and American military history in general. -A.A. Nofi, Strategypage.com Shellum's book is a welcome addition to recent studies of the black military experience. . . . This is an enjoyable, commanding, and well researched work. -Bruce A. Glasrud, Journal of American History Brian Shellum is to be congratulated for providing a first rate biography of a proud and competent officer serving during a difficult period of his country's history. -Thomas R. Buecker, Nebraska History Brian Shellum has filled an important void in African American biography and American military history. -Ronald G. Coleman, Utah Historical Quarterly This is a solid study of an important figure in American history. It is easy to recommend to those with an interest in military affairs, biography, and the African American experience. -Claude Clegg, Register of the Kentucky Historical Society Author InformationBrian G. Shellum is a senior intelligence analyst with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization with the U.S. Department of Defense. He is the author of Black Cadet in a White Bastion: Charles Young at West Point, available in a Bison Books edition. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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