Segregated Skies: All-Black Combat Squadrons of WW II

by Stanley Sandler

"Sandler does a fine job of emphasizing the unjustness of the segregation policy as well as the excellence of the men who flew in segregated skies. He provides a good look at this lesser known aspect of (World War II).--"Retired Officer". 38 photos.

Genres: Military History, World War II

217 pages, Hardcover

First published April 17, 1992

Reviews

[KOMET · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book which sheds much needed light on an aspect of the Second World War that has either been overlooked or marginalized for much too long -- the contributions made by African Americans who served in the United States Army Air Force (USAAF).

Herein the reader will become acquainted with the history of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the 332nd Fighter Group, and the 477th Composite Group (which, owing to racial bias among the USAAF's leadership, never saw combat). Taken together, these units constituted the Tuskegee Airmen.

[KOMET · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book which sheds much needed light on an aspect of the Second World War that has either been overlooked or marginalized for much too long -- the contributions made by African Americans who served in the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) from 1941 to 1945.

Herein the reader will become acquainted with the history of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the 332nd Fighter Group, and the 477th Composite Group of the USAAF. Taken together, these units constituted the Tuskegee Airmen.

[Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well researched book. Many of the problems that the Black squadrons faced getting into WWII explained. Mostly infighting among the top Brass. It leeds us into the period between WWII and the Korean war and how President Truman's desegration of the military forced the Brass to accomplish the final desegregation. More of a scholarly read than a leisure read.

[Lozza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening and a really good read. These young men were fighting a war not only across Europe in WW2 but at home too. And to some extent, are still fighting the same war in certain areas of life in 2018.