Harlem Hellfighters : African-American heroes of World War I / by John Micklos, Jr. ; consultant, Raymond L. Puffer, PhD.

Title:

ISBN:

9781515733508

Personal Author:

Micklos, John

Publication Information:

North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2017]

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.

General Note:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Contents:

The world at war -- Forming the 15th -- Fighting for equality -- A feared fighting unit -- Returning as heroes -- Changing the course of history.

Summary:

Presents facts and photos about the 15th New York Voluntary Infantry Regiment, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters--an African American troop who fought during World War I. Discussing forming the group, fighting for equality in battle, and their rise to fame and recognition. Includes a glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.9 1.0 186781.

Corporate Subject:

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 369th

United States. Army -- African American troops -- History -- 20th century.

Geographic Term:

Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Biography.

Subject Term:

World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, African American.

African American soldiers -- History 20th century.

Genre:

Electronic books