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African Americans in the United States Army in World War II
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African Americans in the United States Army in World War II

Author: Bryan D Booker
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"The political, economic and social landscapes of the United States in the early 1940s were split by one overriding factor--race. This volume explores the ways in which this extended to military forces and the impact that segregation had on World War II and second-class stigma which remained in spite of the proven valor of 'colored' units"--Provided by publisher.
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Booker, Bryan D., 1956-
African Americans in the United States Army in World War II.
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2008
(OCoLC)608451558
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Bryan D Booker
ISBN: 9780786431953 0786431954
OCLC Number: 173509430
Description: viii, 358 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents: World War I --
Between the wars --
The African American press --
Combat service support units --
Women's Army Corps --
Artillery --
Tank destroyers --
Separate infantry regiments --
Paratroopers --
2nd Cavalry and 93rd Infantry divisions --
92nd Infantry Division --
Combant infantry replacements --
Armored forces --
Conclusion --
Appendix: the Medal of Honor.
Responsibility: Bryan D. Booker.
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"The political, economic and social landscapes of the United States in the early 1940s were split by one overriding factor--race. This volume explores the ways in which this extended to military forces and the impact that segregation had on World War II and second-class stigma which remained in spite of the proven valor of 'colored' units"--Provided by publisher.

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