History of Corporal Fess Whitaker (1918)

The History of Corporal Fess Whitaker (1918) is an autobiographical book written by Fess Whitaker. The book chronicles Whitaker's experiences as a soldier during World War I, specifically his time serving in the United States Army's 92nd Division, an all-black unit. Whitaker provides a detailed account of his training, deployment to France, and his participation in several battles, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Throughout the book, Whitaker offers his perspective on the racism and discrimination he and his fellow black soldiers faced in the military, as well as in society as a whole. He also reflects on the friendships he formed with other soldiers, both black and white, and the challenges they faced together on the battlefield. The History of Corporal Fess Whitaker provides a unique insight into the experiences of a black soldier during World War I, and sheds light on the racial tensions and inequalities that existed within the military and society during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.