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(WWI.) 366th and 367th Regiments of African-American soldiers in France. Grouping of 18 Signal Corps photographs. 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches. A few have some tiny closed tears around the edges; one with some 'nibbling' at the margin; minor creasing. France, 1918
rare series of large photographs of black soldiers in wwi france. The 366th, 367th and 369th Infantry (Harlem Hell-fighters) Regiments were African-American (segregated) units of the United States Army. They served with distinction in both World War I and World War II. These units were exceptional Negro units with their own officers and personnel. The U.S. military did not desegregate until after the Korean War. Photos here include images of captured Alsatian German soldiers. Captions read: 'Watching 'Hun' Planes,' 'Blacksmith Shop,' 'The 378th infantry advancing on camouflaged road,' etc..
