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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGaugh, Scott, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army. Regimental Combat Team, 442nd.

United States.

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 141st. Battalion, 1st.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Vosges Mountains.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Japanese American.

World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--United States.

Physical Description:

xix, 256 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Da Capo Press, [2016]

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 of the soldiers had volunteered from prison-like "interment" camps where sentries watched their mothers and fathers from the barbed-wire perimeter. In seven campaigns, these young Japanese American men earned more than 9,000 Purple Hearts, 6,000 Bronze and Silver Stars, and nearly two dozen Medals of Honor. The 442nd became the most decorated unit of its size in World War II: its soldiers earned 18,100 awards and decorations, more than one for every man. This is their story - a story of a young generation's fight against both the enemy and American prejudice - a story of heroism, sacrifice, and the best America has to offer.

Contents:

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.

Prologue

A strong force will follow

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Nichols fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9780306824456

0306824450

OCLC:

933590629