The Role of the Buffalo Soldiers during the Spanish-American War

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Abstract:

This study documents the accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers during the Spanish-American War. This study is limited to the 9th and 10th Cavalry only. The thesis covers the Battles of Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill Kettle Hill. The study covers the integration of the Buffalo Soldiers with the in-famous Rough Riders and Teddy Roosevelt. Additionally, Medal of Honor awardees are addressed. Buffalo Soldiers, 9th and 10th Cavalry, Spanish-American War and Black Soldiers, Indian Wars and Black Soldiers.

Author(s):
Wright, Reuben L.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0133

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*DOCUMENTS, ARMY PERSONNEL, BATTLES, CAVALRY, INTEGRATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*BUFFALO SOLDIERS, *SPANISH AMERICAN WAR, LAS GUASIMAS BATTLE, SAN JUAN HILL BATTLE, BLACK SOLDIERS, INDIAN WARS
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01