The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.15), February 26, 1945.
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The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.15), February 26, 1945.
Name: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.15), February 26, 1945.
Barcode: 59043
Image Number: 59043
Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59043.0001
Brief Description: The 92nd Infantry Division fought in World War II in the Italian Campaign from 1944 to the end of the war in 1945. The newspaper was published "somewhere in Italy" and was the official publication of the Buffalo Soldiers who were a segregated military division composed primarily of African-Americans. The weekly newspaper kept the soldiers informed with entertaining and educational columns bolstering the confidence and morale and keeping a record of their experiences. The American buffalo was the selected insignia which was the nickname of 19th century African-American cavalrymen.
Publishing Location: Italy
Notes: Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Edward M. Almond. Editorial Supervisor: Capt. Larry Birleffi. Editorial Staff: Artists: Sgts. Ted Shearer, Ray Henry. Artist-photographer: S/Sgt. Verdun P. Cook. Photographers: Cpls. Louis Adrian, Paul Dickerson. Multilith Operators: T/5 George Kirby, Cpl. Roscoe Murray, Pvt. Robert M. Stoakley.
Publisher: United States Army Infantry Division, 92nd Special Service Section
Date Published: Feb 26th, 1945
Language: English
Material Type: Paper
Dimensions: 28.5 x 24 cm
Historical Context: The Buffalo, an official newspaper for the 92nd Infantry Division contains stories of bravery, cartoons, helpful tips and other content to boost morale. The publication ran for three years publishing more than 150 issues. From late 1942 through 1944 the newsletter was published at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where the 92nd were stationed.
See Also: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.11), January 29, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.14), February 19, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.15), February 26, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.9), January 15, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division: a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.18), March 19, 1945.
LC Call Number: E725.5.N3 1945 B8
OCLC: 1511555288
Subjects: African AmericansWorld War, 1939-1945
