Invisible Generals
by Doug Melville
"Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals"
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Invisible Generals by Doug Melville
Details
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
256
Published Date:
2023
ISBN13:
9781668005132
Summary
Invisible Generals chronicles Doug Melville's personal journey to uncover and honor the legacy of America's first Black generals, including his own grandfather, Major General Marvin Broyhill. Through meticulous research and family discoveries, Melville traces the groundbreaking achievements of African American military leaders who were largely overlooked by history. The book weaves together personal memoir with historical investigation, highlighting the sacrifices and accomplishments of these trailblazers while examining themes of family legacy, institutional racism, and the importance of preserving forgotten chapters of American military history.
