Credits
Writer(s):
Max Brooks
Penciller(s):
Caanan White
Inker(s):
Caanan White
Letterer(s):
Kurt Hathaway
Subject Matter
Genres:
war
Character(s):
James Reese Europe; Mark; Dave; Edge; Lt. Adams; Sgt. Mandla; Desmond Scatliffe; Cpl. Fabius; Col. William Hayward; Sgt. Noble Sissle; Gen. Henri Gouraud; Henry Johnson
Synopsis:
When black soldiers join the American army for World War I they are segregated and treated with all sorts of indignities, including relegation to service roles. When the 369th Regiment is detached to the French army they receive combat training, combat roles, and French equipment. Despite (or because of) their successes, the American army demands that the French stop giving them praise and medals, and insists that the French adopt American-style segregation. Under French command they fight more days in combat than any other American unit, and reach the Rhine before any other Allied unit.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
235
Notes:
Fictionalized story built around historical events. Some of the characters are historical; some, fictional; others are based on historical figures, or are blended from several historical figures.