The Black Soldier Author:Jay David & Elaine Crane Saga of America's Black Soldiers. Ninteen selections that illuminate the black soldiers, saliors & flyers. Beggining with war for independance, the black man sought the the privilage of carrying arms and if need be dying in his country's cause. About 5,00 black soldiers fought in that war, in which intregation was nearly complete. Ironically, th... more »is was not to happen again for nearly two centuries.« less