JOURNAL ARTICLE

More Work Than Glory: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916.

  • Published In: Montana: The Magazine of Western History, 2024, v. 74, n. 3. P. 79 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Evans, Jack 3 of 3

Abstract

"More Work Than Glory: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1866-1916" by John P. Langellier is a well-researched book that profiles African American army regiments known as "Buffalo Soldiers" formed after the Civil War. Langellier examines the noncombat roles of these soldiers in colonizing the American West, building on Michael L. Tate's interpretation with new evidence. However, there are some issues with Langellier's interpretations of new evidence, particularly regarding the discrimination faced by General Charles Young. The book also lacks a thorough critique of settler colonial theory, which is often applied in analyzing Buffalo Soldiers. Overall, the book provides a solid starting point for research on rank-and-file Buffalo Soldiers and could be of interest to enthusiasts and military history lectures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Montana: The Magazine of Western History. 2024/09, Vol. 74, Issue 3, p79
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-9891
  • DOI:10.1353/mnt.2024.a937070
  • Accession Number:179726879
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