Black Faces of War

"This 160-page book features lovely and poignant black-and-white images of our soldiers in peacetime and wartime, with their wives or out in the field." —Chicago Sun-Times

From among the many African-American heroes who served the United States in times of war, Black Faces of War profiles numerous prominent military figures. With contributions from W. Stephen Morris and Luther H. Smith, one of the most-celebrated Tuskegee Airmen, this volume features Crispus Attucks, the first man to die in the Revolutionary War; Lt. James Reese Europe, who brought jazz music to Europe in 1918; Lt. Charity Adams, commander of the only all-black Women's Army Corps unit during World War II; and Gen. Colin Powell, who served with distinction in Vietnam, became the first African-American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War, and retired a four-star general before becoming the first African-American Secretary of State.

"A sweeping look at the history of the American military service by African American men and women. . . . personal stories of service and sacrifice, along with illustrations and photographs that add to the appeal of this book." —Booklist

"First-rate historical reporting and also an important literary contribution to our national history." —Tucson Citizen