Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army
Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Buffalo Soldiers were among the first units to depart for Cuba. Dr. T. G. Steward, who served as chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for 16 years, wrote this fascinating firsthand account of the Cuban campaign.
Dr. Steward's narrative offers a wide-ranging view of black military history that covers the beginning of the Republic as well as the service of black regulars. Captivating episodes from the Spanish-American War include the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the capture of the stone fort at El Caney, and service by black infantrymen as volunteer nurses in the yellow fever camps. Additional gripping firsthand testimony is provided by long excerpts from the diary of Sergeant Major Edward L. Baker of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, who was awarded the Medal of Honor.


Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. This history by a chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry includes firsthand accounts of the Spanish-American War, including the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, as well as an overview of African-American participation in prior wars and conflicts.
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Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army
Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Buffalo Soldiers were among the first units to depart for Cuba. Dr. T. G. Steward, who served as chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for 16 years, wrote this fascinating firsthand account of the Cuban campaign.
Dr. Steward's narrative offers a wide-ranging view of black military history that covers the beginning of the Republic as well as the service of black regulars. Captivating episodes from the Spanish-American War include the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the capture of the stone fort at El Caney, and service by black infantrymen as volunteer nurses in the yellow fever camps. Additional gripping firsthand testimony is provided by long excerpts from the diary of Sergeant Major Edward L. Baker of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, who was awarded the Medal of Honor.


Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. This history by a chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry includes firsthand accounts of the Spanish-American War, including the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, as well as an overview of African-American participation in prior wars and conflicts.
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Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army

Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army

by T. G. Steward
Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army

Buffalo Soldiers: The Colored Regulars in the United States Army

by T. G. Steward

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Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Buffalo Soldiers were among the first units to depart for Cuba. Dr. T. G. Steward, who served as chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for 16 years, wrote this fascinating firsthand account of the Cuban campaign.
Dr. Steward's narrative offers a wide-ranging view of black military history that covers the beginning of the Republic as well as the service of black regulars. Captivating episodes from the Spanish-American War include the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the capture of the stone fort at El Caney, and service by black infantrymen as volunteer nurses in the yellow fever camps. Additional gripping firsthand testimony is provided by long excerpts from the diary of Sergeant Major Edward L. Baker of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, who was awarded the Medal of Honor.


Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. This history by a chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry includes firsthand accounts of the Spanish-American War, including the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, as well as an overview of African-American participation in prior wars and conflicts.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780486780573
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 05/21/2014
Pages: 368
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Theophilus Gould Steward (1843–1924) was an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and chaplain to the Twenty-fifth U.S. Colored Infantry. For 17 years he was a Professor of History, French, and Logic at Wilberforce University.

Table of Contents

Introductory.

Chapter I Sketch of Social History.

The Importation of the Africans.

Character of the Colored Population in 1860.

Colored Population in British West Indian Possessions.

Free Colored People of the South.

Free Colored People of the North.

Notes 21

Chapter II The American Negro and the Military Spirit.

Early Literature of Negro Soldiers.

Negro Soldiers in the War of the Revolution.

The War of 1812.

Negro Insurrections.

Negro Troops in the Civil War.

Notes. 57

Chapter III The Black Regulars of the Army of Invasion in the Spanish War.

Organization of Negro Regiments in the Regular Army.

First Movement in the War.

Chickamauga and Tampa.

Notes. 84

Chapter IV Brief Sketch of Spanish History. 107

Chapter V Passage, Landing, and First Battle in Cuba.

The Tenth Cavalry at Guasimas.

The "Rescue of the Rough Riders."

Was there an Ambush? Notes. 116

Chapter VI The Battle of El Caney.

The Capture of the Stone Fort by the Twenty-fifth Infantry. 150

Chapter VII San Juan.

Cavalry Division: The Ninth and Tenth Regiments.

Kent's Division: The Twenty-fourth Infantry.

Forming under fire.

A Gallant Charge. 191

Chapter VIII San Juan (Continued).

Kent's Division.

The Twenty-fourth Infantry.

Forming Under Fire.

A Gallant Charge. 208

Chapter IX The Surrender and Afterwards.

In the Trenches.

The Twenty-fourth in the Fever Camp.

Are Negro

Soldiers Immune? Camp Wikoff. 220

Chapter X Review and Reflections.

Gallantry of the Black Regulars.

Diary of Sergeant Major E. L. Baker.

Tenth Cavalry. 236

Chapter XI The Colored Volunteers.

The Ninth Ohio Battalion.

Eighth Illinois.

Twenty-third Kansas.

Third North Carolina.

Sixth Virginia.

Third Alabama.

The Immunes. 282

Chapter XII Colored Officers.

By Captain Frank R. Steward, A. B., LL. B., Harvard, 49th U. S. Volunteer Infantry. 299

Appendix. 328

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