For discussion of the post-World War I review of the employment of black troops, see Lee's Employment of Negro Troops, Chapter I, and Alan M.
This testimony, contained in documents submitted to the War Department and the Army War College, was often critical of the Army's employment of black troops, although rarely critical of segregation.
In the name of military efficiency the Army staff had, in effect, devised a social rather than a military policy for the employment of black troops.
Looking back, however, but a few years, to the organization of the first regiment of black troops in the departments of the South, what a change in public opinion are we compelled to recognize!
It may be you propose a different line of policy to black troops, and officers commanding them, to that practiced toward white troops.
Hunter's Black Troops--The First Negro Troops in the Field--Gen.
Two gunboats were sent to patrol the river above Akasheh, and the post at that place was strengthened by the sending of a force of Egyptian Mounted Infantry, and a half battalion of black troops.
General Hunter also organized a regiment of black troops, designated as the First South Carolina Volunteers, which was the first body of negro soldiers mustered into the National service during the war.
On New Year's Day the final proclamation of emancipation was issued, and measures were taken for the immediate enlistment of black troops.
Higginson's Black Troops is no matter of surprise to any person tolerably well informed about the history of the race.
Colonel Higginson says: 'No officer in this regiment now doubts that the successful prosecution of this war lies in the unlimited employment of black troops.
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