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From the Civil War to Desert Storm, there stretches an unbroken line of dedicated, distinguished service by African-Americans in the United States military. Buffalo Soldiers is a tribute to the bravery, honor, and sacrifice of these black American fightin
Black Sabre Chronicles #1
Forge
February 1997
Featuring: Augustus Sharps
336 pages ISBN: 0812551052 Paperback (reprint)
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Historical
Sergeant Major Augustus Sharps of the 10th Cavalry and
other former slaves had proven that they could fight
valiantly for their freedom, but in the West they were to
fight for the freedom and security of white settlers who
often despised them. The Cheyenne thought the hair of this
new kind of soldier resembled buffalo hides, and the men on
the 9th and 10th Cavalry became known as "buffalo soldiers."
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