Unlikely Liberators: The Men of the 100th and 442nd
by Masayo Duus, Peter Duus
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Author: Masayo Duus, Peter DuusEdition: Hardcover
Audio: Japanese (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1987-10
ISBN: 0824810813
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
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Book Review: Well Researched, Well Told Story of the 100th & 422nd
Summary: 5 Stars
First, a little background information. The 442 Regimental Combat Team was the most highly decorated unit of its size in the United States Army. The 442, when at maximum strength had about 5,000 men. During the two years 1943-45 they earned 9,486 Purple Hearts, the medal given when a soldier is wounded. After the war most Army units were de-activated as the army was reduced in size. Only the most famous unit names are retained. The 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry is still active.
This book is a carefully researched story of the men, boys in age but men full grown in deed, who made up first the 100th Battalion and later the 442nd RCT. The author is Japanese born and educated. It was first written as a series of articles for the leading Japanese monthly magazine. Now it has been expanded for an American aucience. Her interest, indeed her fascination comes from an interest in comparing the Japanese and American cultures.
Remember also that the Japanese-Americans from the West Coast were sent to concentration camps. In 1943, the War Department in need of manpower sent recruiters to the relocation camps asking for volunteers to form a new Japanese American combat unit the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Ms. Duus has done a supurb job telling their story.
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