“A seminal contribution to military history, presenting the exemplary qualities of leadership, professionalism, and resilience that have relevance today. This book is worth reading by historians and history buffs alike.” - Fombah Sirleaf, director of Liberia National Security Agency“A monumental piece of missing American history. . . . A poignant reminder of how African Americans willingly served their country steadfastly in extremely challenging and controversial assignments.” - Krewasky A. Salter, curator for military history at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture“Fascinating and extremely important. . . . This work will prove to be an essential reference for anyone who writes, studies, or is otherwise interested in this period of Liberian, military, or African American history.” - Charles A. Wash Jr., executive director of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center