They werent really talked about. No one really knows but they were probably slaves still. So they didnt do mcuh but hush up!
poorly
About ten percent of the American soldiers were black.
very badly
serving as soldiers
African Americans could not join until after the Emancipation Proclamation.
African Americans could not join until after the Emancipation Proclamation.
African Americans could not join until after the Emancipation Proclamation.
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
The Kiowa named them 'Buffalo Soldiers'.
Because of the period, African American soldiers could not be officers. Therefore, the highest rank possible to attain was as an enlisted soldier, which was Sergeant Major
In everyway: equipment, pay, training, leadersip, tactics.