Though WWII saw the emergence of the Nazi war machine, many heroes were taken from their homes and forced to show their valor.
One example is the all-black 99th Pursuit Squadron, known as the Tuskegee Airmen. They carved a series of victories against Nazi forces throughout Italy.Another all-black unit, the 92nd Infantry unit known as the Buffaloes
served in Italy. Collectively, the unit achieved 7 Legions of Merit, 65 Silver Stars, and 162 Bronze Stars.
Mexicans also served in segregated units. Company E of the 141st Regiment of the 36th Division won 17 Congressional Medals of Honor.Groups of Nisei (Japanese whose parents emigrated from Japan) also serve in Italy and North Africa. Generl Elos Demmons created the 100th Battalion, formed entirely of Hawaiian Nisei. The 100th Battalion saw furious combat and became known as the Purple Heart Battalion. The Battalion would later be merged with the 442nd regiment of all Nisei troops, and would go on to become the most decorated unit in American Military History.
by A.J Chaudhry & Daniel Park
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