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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Elliott V. Converse , Daniel K. Gibran , John A. Cash , Robert K. GriffithPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9780786440443ISBN 10: 0786440449 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 20 October 2008 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Julius W. Becton, Jr. Preface Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Blacks in the U.S. Army in World War II: An Overview 3 Medal of Honor Award Policies and Practices, 1941–48 4 Valor Awards to Black Soldiers in the European Theater of Operations 5 Valor Awards to Black Soldiers and Airmen in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations 6 Valor Awards to Black Soldiers in the Paci?c and in the China-Burma-India Theater 7 Black Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross in World War II 8 Conclusions and Recommendations Bibliography IndexReviewsthis explosive and highly recommended book is well worth reading --Air Power History significant --MultiCultural Review investigates the reasons why no African American soldiers were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II --C&RL News careful investigation --Washington Times this explosive and highly recommended book is well worth reading --Air Power History examines the vagaries of the nomination process for the Medal of Honor in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Pacific, and highlights cases where exceptional bravery on the part of black combatants might have warranted higher commendation --American Studies. Author InformationElliott V. Converse lives in Evergreen, Colorado. Daniel K. Gibran is a professor of international relations at Tennessee State University, Nashville. He lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The late John A. Cash lived in Ft. Washington, Maryland. Robert K. Griffith lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Richard H. Kohn is a professor of military history at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |