Volumes consist of photos and biographies sent to the Texas Czech Genealogical Society of Americans for their project to honor all Americans of Czech descent who have served in the armed services. The time of service extends from the American Civil War through the present day. Also included are letters from servicemen and women that were published in the "Brethren Journal" or "Bratrske Listy" from 1938-1946 and the "Vestniik" during World War II....

This work identified 455 Black men who enlisted in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812 and another 662 Blacks who served as militiamen in a number of state militias. This book is an expanded version of the author's original work, Black Regulars in the War of 1812, which was first published in 2015.