The decade also marked the first major combat deployment of an integrated military to Vietnam. The Vietnam War saw the highest proportion of African-Americans ever to serve in an American war.

Troyer told his family that he didn't "feel like marchin' in any protest march against Vietnam, but this war is worthless." The majority of American soldiers never witnessed large-scale battles ...

A plaque commemorating the contribution of African-American soldiers in World War Two has been unveiled. A ceremony was held at the Carew Control Tower in Pembrokeshire on the 75th anniversary of ...