Army Life in a Black Regiment is a historical memoir published in 1870 by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book is based on his real experiences as the commander of one of the first officially authorized African American regiments during the American Civil War. The memoir describes the daily lives, bravery, struggles, and achievements of Black soldiers who fought for freedom and equality. Higginson writes about military training, battles, camp life, songs, traditions, and the powerful determination of the soldiers despite racism and difficult conditions.