African Americans in the Revolutionary War

Name: African Americans in the Revolutionary War
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning
ISBN: 9781666152845

Author: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

Narrator: Bill Andrew Quinn

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/21/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, History, African American & Black History, Us History

Synopsis

At first, neither George Washington nor the Continental Congress approved of enlisting African Americans in the new army. Nevertheless, Black men—both slave and free—filled the ranks and served in all of the early battles. Black sailors also saw action in every major naval battle of the Revolution, including members of John Paul Jones's crew aboard the Bonhomme Richard. At least thirteen Black Americans served in the newly formed US Marine Corps during the war.

Bravery among African Americans was commonplace, as recognized by their commanders and state governments, and their bravery is recorded here in the stories of citizen Crispus Attucks at the Boston Massacre; militiaman Price Esterbrook at Lexington Green; soldier Salem Poor at Bunker Hill; and marine John Martin aboard the brig Reprisal.

As interest in colonial history enjoys renewed popularity due to works like Hamilton, and the issues of prejudice and discrimination remain at the forefront of our times, African Americans in the Revolutionary War offers an invaluable perspective on a crucial topic that touches the lives of Americans of every color and background.

About Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Michael Lee Lanning is the author of twenty-six nonfiction books on military history, sports, and health. More than 1.1 million copies of his books are in print in fifteen countries, and editions have been translated into twelve languages. He has appeared on major television networks and the History Channel as an expert on the individual soldier on both sides of the Vietnam War. Lanning is a highly decorated veteran whose decorations and badges include The Defense Meritorious Service Badge and The Bronze Star for Valor. He resides in Lampasas, Texas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on May 19, 2024

A thorough book showing how the military changed over the years. The details are impressive and simultaneously gruesome. The treatment of these heroes was awful until recently. In my 24 years in the military, I was frequently instructed the the military reflects the country in various ways. This boo......more

Goodreads review by Leander on September 29, 2019

While both have their own respective drawbacks, I'd prefer Britain over America any day. When I confess to this in front of anyone, the staple question is "Why?" This little booklet (/article), is on one of the points I make. That, concerning slavery and racism and all, Britain has always been, and i......more

Goodreads review by Jacob on March 30, 2016

Personal Response: I believe that this book could be ranked better. Military 100 could have included more field commanders in my opinion, however for the purpose that this book is written, this book is written and ranked excellently. The only thing I wish that this book included was variety; every e......more

Goodreads review by Todd on May 25, 2021

This book is a little dry, but does tell the people of military history. My only gripe giving it three stars is that it lacks people from Ancient History except Caesar, Alexander the Great & a couple others. Agrippa (the general of Emperor Augusta) or Xerxes the Great for example need to on this lis......more

Goodreads review by Michael on July 31, 2021

I liked this book with its easy chapters about leaders. Just a few pages about every leader made it perfect to read about one or two person, with the added argument of why the leader was included and in what order. Lists you can discuss ... well, over innumerable cups of coffee or jugs of beer :-) .......more