博客來In 1917, the men of the 369th Infantry Regiment sailed toward a world on fire, carrying the weight of a nation that refused to see them as citizens. Known to the Germans as ＂Hellfighters＂ and to the French as ＂Men of Bronze,＂ this volunteer unit from Harlem spent 191 days in continuous combat-more than any other American regiment-and never lost a single foot of ground or a man to capture.
This comprehensive history goes beyond the barbed wire of the Western Front to explore a profound American paradox: how a group of soldiers could defend democracy abroad while being denied its most basic protections at home. From the legendary heroism of Henry Johnson to the revolutionary jazz rhythms of James Reese Europe that transformed the cultural landscape of Europe, this is an epic of resilience, artistry, and defiance.
Through detailed analysis and intimate anecdotes, discover how these soldiers bypassed the prejudice of their own high command to become the vanguard of the Harlem Renaissance and the early civil rights movement. Their story is a powerful testament to the fact that the most significant battles for liberty are often won by those who have the most to lose and the most to prove. This is the definitive account of the heroes who stood on the Rhine and returned to change the heart of America forever. Approx.155 pages, 34000 word count
