At the same time, Tod resisted the idea of using black troops in the war effort.

The letter recalled how black troops had played a large role in freeing the camp.

It is said to have been the first battle in which black troops fought (Union side).

No more than two hundred black troops were ever raised.

Most scholars believe that Lincoln abandoned the idea by 1863, following the use of black troops.

The black troops arrive and all work hard building the highway.

More than one-third of the black troops died in service.

Because of continuing racism, the black troops were not treated equally.

He joins the air fleet carrying the black troops to London.

Later that year the first scout camp was held for black troops.