Civil War Union Buffalo Cavalry

The term Buffalo Soldiers is principally associated with African American regular Army regiments created after the Civil War in 1866. Black troops did fight for the Union during the war, including cavalry formations, but they were organized under different wartime designations. The Civil War service of Black cavalry preceded the creation of the regular regiments commonly called Buffalo Soldiers. The later 9th and 10th Cavalry served in the western United States, while Civil War Black cavalry units carried United States Colored Troops designations. Both histories involved discrimination alongside military service. Their achievements deserve accurate unit names rather than merging two distinct organizational periods. Their institutional origins were different.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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