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Honor before glory : the epic World War II story of the Japanese American GIs who rescued the Lost Battalion

text Honor before glory : the epic World War II story of the Japanese American GIs who rescued the Lost Battalion

Summary: The story of the 442nd, a segregated unit of Japanese American citizens, commanded by white officers, that finally rescued the "lost battalion." Their unmatched courage and sacrifice under fire became legend - all the more remarkable because many ... Read more

Contents: Prologue -- A strong force will follow -- Back to the front -- Fire for effect -- Combat efficiency: poor -- Keep them coming -- About to die -- Need any cigarettes? -- Paths to peace -- Honor bestowed.

Format: text

Description: xix, 257 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Publisher: Da Capo Press 2016

Library	Location	Status
Fife Lake Public Library	940.54 MCG in Adult	Available

Library	Location	Status
TADL-FLPL	940.54 MCG in Adult	Available

United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd. United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 141st. Battalion, 1st. World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns France Vosges Mountains World War, 1939-1945 Participation, Japanese American World War, 1939-1945 Regimental histories United States

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