Buffalo Soldiers Starter-Sets The War of 1812

The War of 1812

This long period of weathering meant her timbers were well seasoned and are a major reason for her long life

so glory and promotion were more likely in addition to monetary benefits

but instead a dark bottle green uniform which gave them their nickname of the ‘Sweeps’ or the ‘Grasshoppers’ by their French foes

Sergeant Major Katue

Buffalo Soldiers Starter-Sets The War of 1812Taking the fight to the Axis forces in Italy, the US troops of the 92nd (Coloured) Infantry Division had to overcome not only the enemy but also the prejudice their skin colour brought. Nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers in memory of their ancestors fighting in the American Civil War, they proved themselves and lived by their motto: Deeds not Words! Deeds not words was the proud motto of the 92nd (Coloured) Infantry Division, the only complete Black American