We Were There: Voices of African American Veterans, from World War II to the War in Iraq - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060542179 ISBN 13: 9780060542177

Publisher: Amistad Pr, 2004

Synopsis

A history of the contributions of African-American soldiers from World War II to the present notes the segregation of the army until the Korean War and honors more than two dozen veterans of distinction, sharing their firsthand experiences in combat, the barracks, and their post-service hometowns. 25,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"Latty's attempt to elevate blacks in the military beyond mere footnotes in history is timely and laudable."--Columbus Dispatch

"Latty has collected scores of stories from black veterans...their commitment to their country is an inspiration to us all."--Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down

"Thanks to Latty and Tarver for introducing us to men and women who staked their lives on our freedom. "--Lorene Cary, author of Black Ice and The Price of a Child

"Excellent.... It puts the African American experience in the broader context of American military history in general."--Booklist

"We Were There is the story of...victory poignantly told by the victors themselves."--Debra J. Dickerson, author of An American Story and The End of Blackness

Excellent.... It puts the African American experience in the broader context of American military history in general. --Booklist"

We Were There is the story of...victory poignantly told by the victors themselves. --Debra J. Dickerson, author of An American Story and The End of Blackness"

Latty has collected scores of stories from black veterans...their commitment to their country is an inspiration to us all. --Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down"

Latty s attempt to elevate blacks in the military beyond mere footnotes in history is timely and laudable. --Columbus Dispatch"

Thanks to Latty and Tarver for introducing us to men and women who staked their lives on our freedom. --Lorene Cary, author of Black Ice and The Price of a Child"

About the Author:

Yvonne Latty is a native of New York City. She earned a B.F.A. in film/television and an M.A. in journalism from New York University before becoming a reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News and an adjunct professor of journalism at Villanova University. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amistad Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060542179
• ISBN 13: 9780060542177
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Latty Yvonne, Tarver Ron