Forged in Battle: African American Officers Serving in the United States Army

Forged in Battle explores the complex and multi-dimensional military career of war veteran, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Cleola M. Davis as she chronicles the disparity and oppression she persevered while in military service. Her journey began the day she assumed company command at the rank of captain in 1989. The story guides readers through the ups and downs of military assignments and the trauma brought about by years of unchecked impunity of racial bias, unrepentant abuse, and discrimination in Army award, promotion, and command selection processes.

Forged in Battle confers a modern depiction of American military history. People of various backgrounds and beliefs will understand, empathize, and learn from the humanity and inhumanity diverging in this book. It shows fearless warriors facing and fighting multiple enemies in battles between right and wrong, friendship and enemies, black and white, leadership and cowardice. Forged in Battle is a story of strength, integrity, and above all, faith when facing the enemies of justice.