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We Were There Voices of African American Veterans from World War II to the War in Iraq Yvonne Latty Ron Tarver 9780060751593 Books

This was a fairly fascinating, albeit short, book. Black veterans of every conflict from World War Two up to the more current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq share their experiences. They recount painful details of discrimination, in addition to the usual horrors that one finds attendant to war. Indeed, the book deserves a ton of credit for the balanced way it shows how black Americans were ostracized from sharing in equal citizenship with their white cohorts, and yet, despite this, how they persevered in their soldiering duties without giving in to hatred or bitterness. The book makes no bones about the racial skeletons in America's closet, but neither does it belabor the point, or have an axe to grind. The best tales for me were the ones that centered on the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It was also fascinating and tragic to hear how black GIs received better treatment from their Japanese and Nazi (!) captors than they many times received at home, from white Americans.

If I have one minor complaint (the reason for the four, rather than five-star rating), it's that some of the narratives are just too short. The reader sometimes only gets two to three page thumbnail sketches of some very fascinating individuals, who suffered through the privations of German stalags or the liberating of the concentration camps. It would have been nice to see some of these very abbreviated tales expanded, if not to book length, then at least to more than a couple of mere pages.

The above is a fairly minor cavil, though, against a book that, as a veteran, and as an American, I found to be an illuminating, and above all necessary reading experience.


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We Were There Voices of African American Veterans from World War II to the War in Iraq Yvonne Latty Ron Tarver 9780060751593 Books Reviews

A series of moving and powerful stories that together tell an important and not often talked about part of US history.
More than I expected. Book was in excellent condition and very usefull.
Really touching and personal stories, very enjoyable and shows the contribution of the African Americans to America's wars. A must read for any African American planning to join the armed forces.

Lt Col Joseph W. Hoffler, USAF-retired.
This small book of anecdotes from black veterans from World War II to the present filled a gap in my knowledge of black American service in the armed forces. As a black woman veteran, I have always felt extremely patriotic but never vocal about it because it seemed unwelcome in the black community. This book shows that many black veterans share that sense of pride yet betrayal. I have returned to particular stories over and over again for inspiration and comfort.
Very pleased to find this book! It's important work as it looks at the many, many African American veterans who are often overlooked, particularly those from WW II. (Even respected journalist, Ted Brokaw, hardly gives African Americans deserved attention in his acclaimed book, Greatest Generation.) Yvonne Latty, and all others who shed 'light' on 'other' Americans who risked their lives for this great country, are to be commended. This book was very well done.
Outstanding literature on the trials and tribulations of men who fought the enemy for this country but we're treated like dirt. Men such as my father who have their best only to come home and be treated as second class citizens.
Easy read, wonderful pictures, great price, speedy delivery. I enjoyed reading the accounts of those who served the United States armed forces. However, I was very disturbed at how they were mistreated during their assignments and thereafter. They laid their lives on the line, but were stripped of their dignity. What is more, they were not celebrated or honored as heroes just because they are African Americans. For shame! I honor each and every one of these great patriots and I acknowledge and am glad you all were there! Thank you for your service!
This was a fairly fascinating, albeit short, book. Black veterans of every conflict from World War Two up to the more current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq share their experiences. They recount painful details of discrimination, in addition to the usual horrors that one finds attendant to war. Indeed, the book deserves a ton of credit for the balanced way it shows how black Americans were ostracized from sharing in equal citizenship with their white cohorts, and yet, despite this, how they persevered in their soldiering duties without giving in to hatred or bitterness. The book makes no bones about the racial skeletons in America's closet, but neither does it belabor the point, or have an axe to grind. The best tales for me were the ones that centered on the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It was also fascinating and tragic to hear how black GIs received better treatment from their Japanese and Nazi (!) captors than they many times received at home, from white Americans.

If I have one minor complaint (the reason for the four, rather than five-star rating), it's that some of the narratives are just too short. The reader sometimes only gets two to three page thumbnail sketches of some very fascinating individuals, who suffered through the privations of German stalags or the liberating of the concentration camps. It would have been nice to see some of these very abbreviated tales expanded, if not to book length, then at least to more than a couple of mere pages.

The above is a fairly minor cavil, though, against a book that, as a veteran, and as an American, I found to be an illuminating, and above all necessary reading experience.