Name: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division: a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.18), March 19, 1945.

Barcode: 59047

Image Number: 59047

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59047.0001

Brief Description: Official newsletter of the 92nd Infantry Division, a segregated military division composed primarily of African-American soldiers. The weekly newspaper kept the soldiers informed publishing entertaining and educational columns, bolstering confidence and morale and keeping a record of their experiences. Included was a honor roll of  31Silver Medal recipients. One issue's front page included boxing competitions. The logo, an American buffalo was adapted from one used in the 19th century by African-American troops.

Publisher: Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division,

Publishing Location: Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Language: English

Dimensions: 30.5 x 24 cm

Historical Context: The 92nd Infantry Division fought in World War II in the Italy campaign.

LC Call Number: E725.5.N3 1945 B8

OCLC: 1511555288

Subjects: African AmericansWorld War, 1939-1945