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My Father'S War: Fighting With The Buffalo Soldiers In World War Ii-used
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My Fathers War Tells The Compelling Story Of A Unit Of Buffalo Soldiers And Their White Commander Fighting On The Italian Front During World War Ii.The 92Nd Division Of The Fifth Army Was The Only African American Infantry Division To See Combat In Europe During 1944 And 1945, Suffering More Than 3,200 Casualties. Members Of This Unit, Known As Buffalo Soldiers, Endured Racial Violence On The Home Front And Experienced Racism Abroad. Engaged In Combat For Nine Months, They Were Under The Command Of Southern White Infantry Officers Like Their Captain, Eugene E. Johnston.Carolyn Ross Johnston Draws On Her Fathers Account Of The War And Her Extensive Interviews With Other Veterans Of The 92Nd Division To Describe The Experiences Of A Nave Southern White Officer And His Segregated Unit On An Intimate Level. During The War, The Protocol That Required The Assignment Of Southern White Officers To Command Black Units, Both In Europe And In The Pacific Theater, Was Often Problematic, But Johnston Seemed More Successful Than Most, Earning The Trust And Respect Of His Men At The Same Time That He Learned To Trust And Respect Them. Gene Johnston And The African American Soldiers Were Transformed By The War And Upon Their Return Helped Transform The Nation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Father's War'? A: 'My Father's War' explores the experiences of the 92nd Division of Buffalo Soldiers during World War II, highlighting themes of racial discrimination, camaraderie, and transformation amidst the backdrop of war.
- Q: Who is the author of 'My Father's War'? A: The author of 'My Father's War' is Carolyn Ross Johnston, who draws on her father’s experiences as a commander of the Buffalo Soldiers.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'My Father's War' was published on August 3, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'My Father's War' have? A: 'My Father's War' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'My Father's War' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in African American history? A: Yes, 'My Father's War' is categorized under Black & African American history, making it suitable for readers interested in this topic.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What does the book reveal about the relationships between officers and soldiers? A: 'My Father's War' provides insight into the complex relationships between southern white officers and the African American soldiers they commanded, illustrating the challenges and growth experienced during the war.
- Q: Are there any personal accounts included in the book? A: Yes, Carolyn Ross Johnston includes her father's personal account as well as interviews with other veterans of the 92nd Division to enrich the narrative.