“The Hidden Warriors of America,” by military veteran and author C. B. Deane, pairs overlooked Black military history with a new, complementary educator curriculum covering all 19 chapters.
Nationwide — For generations, Black Americans have fought in America’s wars, defended its freedoms, and helped shape its military institutions, often while being denied the very rights they were called upon to protect. Yet many of their names, sacrifices, and accomplishments remain unfamiliar to the American public. Military veteran and author C. B. Deane confronts that historical omission in her new nonfiction book, The Hidden Warriors of America.
Spanning the American Revolution through the Vietnam War, the book chronicles the contributions of Black soldiers, sailors, pilots, nurses, spies, and military support personnel whose service helped build and defend the United States. From Crispus Attucks and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment to the Buffalo Soldiers, the Harlem Hellfighters, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Deane brings together stories of courage, sacrifice, leadership, and perseverance across generations of American military history.
The book also examines individuals whose contributions received far less recognition, including women who served in military nursing, intelligence, and support roles during periods when racial discrimination limited their opportunities. At its heart, The Hidden Warriors of America raises a question that reaches beyond military history: How can a nation fully understand its past when the contributions of so many who helped shape it remain overlooked?
Deane’s work arrives as families, educators, and cultural institutions continue examining how Black history is preserved, taught, and passed from one generation to the next. The book offers an opportunity for Black households to preserve stories of service and sacrifice, for educators to introduce students to historical figures frequently missing from traditional classroom discussions, and for veterans to explore a more inclusive account of the military legacy they share.
Expanding the Book into the Classroom
Building on the book’s educational mission, Deane has developed a companion curriculum designed for high school educators, particularly grades 10–12. Organized into eight instructional units, the resources address all 19 chapters through 38 lesson outlines, a student workbook, historical investigation activities, writing assignments, assessments, and grading rubrics. A shorter eight-lesson supplemental guide offers teachers flexible options for African American Studies, U.S. History, Black History Month, and other classroom programs.
Deane plans to provide these resources to educators at no cost. Teachers, school librarians, and curriculum coordinators will be able to request electronic copies through a dedicated educator section of cbdeane.com once the materials complete their final academic and source review. No book purchase will be required to request the curriculum. “The goal is not only to tell these stories, but to give educators a practical way to bring them into classroom conversations,” she says. “Black military history belongs within the larger story of America.”
The publication has already achieved several important distribution milestones. The Hidden Warriors of America has an established WorldCat bibliographic record and is distributed through Ingram’s global book distribution network. Retail listings have appeared through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Walmart, and other bookselling platforms. Its WorldCat presence provides a bibliographic reference for libraries evaluating the title for their collections, while its distribution through Ingram allows bookstores, libraries, and educational institutions to identify the book through established ordering channels.
For Deane, a military veteran herself, the project represents more than documenting overlooked accomplishments. It is an effort to preserve historical memory and encourage future generations to recognize that Black military service has never existed outside the larger American story. The book is dedicated to her uncle, Leon Oscar Deane, who served among the Montford Point Marines, the first Black men to enter the United States Marine Corps following the service’s decision to begin accepting Black recruits in 1942. His service provides a personal connection to the generations of men and women whose experiences inspired the book.
The Hidden Warriors of America is intended for readers of American history, Black history, military history, and historical nonfiction, as well as families seeking to preserve their heritage and educators seeking additional historical perspectives. Its central message is unmistakable: Black military history is not separate from American history. It has always been part of its foundation, and it deserves to be remembered that way.
Book Details:
The Hidden Warriors of America
By C. B. Deane
Genre: Nonfiction / American History / Black History / Military History
Publication Date: November 1, 2026
Paperback ISBN: 9780967927640
Availability: Major booksellers and online retailers
Distribution: Ingram Global Distribution
WorldCat OCLC Number: 1622029745
Libraries, schools, and educational institutions may search for the title through Ingram or their library book vendors using ISBN 9780967927640.
Educator Resources: Eight-unit companion curriculum and eight-lesson supplemental guide; complimentary electronic copies will be available by request through cbdeane.com following final editorial review.
About the Author
C. B. Deane is a military veteran, retired insurance professional, and author whose literary work explores history, identity, family, and the experiences that shape American life. Through The Hidden Warriors of America, she seeks to preserve overlooked military contributions and encourage a fuller understanding of the nation’s shared history. She is also the founder of The Hidden Warriors Foundation, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing everyday individuals whose acts of courage, compassion, service, and sacrifice often go unnoticed.
For additional information, media inquiries, or interview requests, visit contact cbdeane.theauthor@gmail.com