The Forty-third regiment United States Colored Troops

"The Forty-third Regiment United States Colored Troops" by Jeremiah Marion Mickley is a late 19th-century narrative that recounts the history and accomplishments of the 43rd Regiment of United States Colored Troops, focusing on their essential service to the Union cause during the Civil War; the author's central argument dispels negative prejudices about African American soldiers' abilities and value by chronicling the regiment's discipline, courage, and capacity for improvement. The book starts by introducing biographical glimpses of important officers like Brevet Brigadier General S. B. Yeoman, whose impressive military careers and engagement in crucial battles, such as the Capture of Richmond, are profiled, setting the stage for the larger story of African American soldiers' contributions during a turning point in American history.