The Buffalo Soldiers

The Buffalo Soldiers offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the vital role played by African American units in the Westward expansion, with a focus on the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments. In this revised edition, the authors deepen their examination of soldiers' lives and their families’ experiences on frontier posts, while incorporating recent scholarship. The book also includes a new epilogue that discusses the later history of buffalo soldiers and contemporary efforts to honor their legacy through various forms of memorialization.