US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers
by Edward L. Posey
"The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) in the Korean War, 1950–1951"
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US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers by Edward L. Posey
Details
War:
Korean War
Perspective:
Special Forces
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
369
Published Date:
2009
ISBN13:
9781611210361
Summary
This book chronicles the history of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne), the U.S. Army's only all-Black Ranger unit, during the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. Edward L. Posey documents the company's formation, training, and combat operations during a period when the military was still racially segregated. The work highlights the Rangers' significant contributions and sacrifices in Korea, examining both their military achievements and the racial challenges they faced. It preserves an important but often overlooked chapter of African American military history and the broader story of integration in the armed forces.