Forgotten Valor The Untold Story Of DDays Black Heroes" excavates a vital, yet deliberately buried, chapter in one of historys most pivotal moments. While the beaches of Normandy have been immortalized countless times, the unparalleled bravery and strategic contributions of Black American soldiers who stormed those shores alongside their white comrades have largely been erased from public memory. This groundbreaking nonfiction work meticulously uncovers their experiences, from the grueling training and the pervasive racial segregation they endured, to their indispensable roles in logistics, combat, and engineering during the monumental DDay invasion and its aftermath. Its a powerful testament to their resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to a nation that often denied them their basic rights.This comprehensive historical account is built upon a foundation of extensive archival research, recently declassified documents, and compelling, often heartwrenching, firsthand testimonies. It goes beyond the battlefield, examining the systemic racism embedded within the U.S. military during World War II, illustrating how Black service members fought a twofront war against the Axis powers abroad and against prejudice at home. The narrative intricately weaves together individual stories of heroism with the broader strategic importance of their efforts, highlighting units like the quartermaster companies, engineering battalions, and crucial transport units whose tireless work...

Binding: Paperback;280 pages; Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP; Classification: N/A; Weight: 776.8 g; Dimensions: N/A

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.