Proud Warriors: African American Combat Units in World War II
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During World War II, tens of thousands of African Americans served in segregated combat units in U.S. armed forces. The majority of these units were found in the U.S. Army, and African Americans served in every one of the combat arms. They found opportunities for leadership unparalleled in the rest of American society at the time. Several reached the field grade officer ranks, and one officer reached the rank of brigadier general.
Beyond the Army, the Marine Corps refused to enlist African Ame…
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Date:
October 2021
Creator:
Bielakowski, Alexander M.
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