Iron Bicycles & Buffalo Soldiers

The story of the United States 25th infantry Bicycle Corps is the story of adventure, triumph and heartbreak. By the end of the Civil War in 1865, it's estimated that between 180,000 to 200,000 African-Americans served in the Union Army, and another 65,000 wore the uniform of the Confederacy. While exact numbers are hard to come by, it's thought that nearly 30,000 African-American troops were killed during the conflict.