This is a long-overdue view on the valuable and, too often overlooked contribution of black soldiers to the Wars in America. I have a particular interest in the American War for Independence and I wrote several novels on this period; it was interesting to review the same researches and sources that I've encountered in my studies.
The illustrations are stunning and the book itself is packed with useful information. I found the first chapters a bit less objective than the rest, and I was not persuaded by the author's disregard of Cassandra Pybus' data and researches, primary sources by John Graves Simcoe and a first person report of a formerly enslaved man, Boston King, affirming that he was shipped to safety by the British to Nova Scotia but it's a merit to the author that he decided to include these sources despite his own view on the matter. This is one of the most divisive topic amongst historians. I was overall satisfied with the rest of the book.

Don Troiani’s art brings history to life, and in this book, he shines a long-overdue spotlight on African-American soldiers from the French and Indian War through the Civil War. His stunning battle scenes and detailed uniform studies team up with John Rees’s well-researched chapters to give a powerful, authentic look at these soldiers' contributions. Packed with primary sources and amazing visuals, this is a must-have for history buffs and anyone looking to learn more about the unsung heroes of early America.