Riders in the Storm: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Black Cavalry Regiment in the Civil War (John D. Warner, Jr. - BH) set newspaper account

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Riders in the Storm: The Triumphs and Tragedies of a Black Cavalry Regiment in the Civil War (John D. Warner, Jr. - BH) set newspaper accountby John D. Warner Jr. The service of African American soldiers during the Civil War is one of that conflicts most stirring, if still not completely understood, aspects. In this comprehensive accountfrom recruitment into combat, and covering all the military, political, and social aspects of this storyJohn D. Warner recounts the history of the 5th Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, the only Black cavalry regiment raised in the North during the war. After