A work of African-American history shedding light on a fractured civil rights movement, a generation of veterans failed by the country they served, and the valor of Black servicemen and peace advocates in the midst of it all.
Rendered in fluent, jargon-free prose, Until the Last Gun Is Silent is an easy if not always captivating read. At times the spare style crowds out Delmont’s own voice and sensibility, giving the narrative the feel of a classroom lesson more than a dramatic tale ... Despite this veneer of simplicity, however, Delmont shows a grasp of the ironies and nuances of history.
Meticulously researched and beautifully written ... With masterful storytelling and graceful prose, Until the Last Gun Is Silent will force readers to reckon with how domestic racism and foreign military conflict are intertwined.
