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What distinction did the nisei 442nd regimental combat team earn during the war?
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
What distinction did the all nisei 442nd regimental combat team earn during the wars?
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
Why did the us nickname the Japanese Americans the go for broken boys?
I believe you are actually referring to the motto adopted by the Japanese-American (Nisei) soldiers of the 100th Battalion and the 442nd RCT (Regimental Combat Team). These were highly decorated combat units of the U.S. Army during WWII. The expression was "Go For Broke". Meaning to go all in
How were the nisei treated in the US military?
For the majority of WW2, Japanese Americans served in Japanese American military units; such as the famed US Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, in Europe. With the US at war with Japan, folks felt abit uneasy about having armed Japanese American soldiers side by side with them; loyalty was the issue.
Who made up nisei regiments?
Japanese-Americans : 442nd Infantry Regiment .
How does the attitude oft he white combat troops change towards the Th regiment?
If you are asking about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) that was almost entirely Japanese-Americans (Nisei) during the Second World War, then...Yes, other American troops that served in the vicinity or with them during the war did give them the respect that they earned & deserved. They were highly commended & awarded (as a unit & individually), in fact the most decorated unit for size & length of service in the combat zones.
What were the nisei regiments?
The Nisei regiment was a unit that was comprised primarily of Japanese-Americans during World War II. The only one of these is the 442nd Regiment which served in the European theater.
What was significant of the 100th battalion?
The 100th Battalion(Seperate) was organized with Japanese-Americans during early part of WW2. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, there was a backlash against all Japanese living in US. In repsonse, a battalion of Nisei volunteers (second generation Japanese-Americans) was organized from units of the Hawaiian National Guard and designated the 100th Battalion (Seperate). This unit was sent to Camp Shelby, MS for training in 1942. There were many skeptics that did not think the Nisei would be remain loyal to America. All the officers were haole (Hawaiian for white). The 100th Battalion(Seperate) was merged with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team as the 1st Battalion. Organization of 442nd REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM 1st Battalion (100th Infantry Battalion) - Companies A, B, C, D 2nd Battalion - Companies E, F, G, H 3rd Battalion - Companies I, K, L, M 522 Field Artillery Battalion - 16 Mar 1945, reassigned to 7th Army 232 Combat Engineering Company Anti- Tank Company Cannon Company Service Company 206 Army Band
What if you were a Nisei would you have served in the war?
Nisei means "second" in Japanese; the Nisei were the second generation, children born in America of Japanese parents. America in 1942 was a land of somewhat irrational prejudice against people of Japanese origin, because of the "sneak attack" elements of the Japanese attacks on December 7 and 8, 1941, against Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and against American and British ships and bases around the Pacific rim. In Hawaii, there were few overt acts of prejudice against the Japanese residents, but in California, Japanese families were forced to leave their coastal homes and businesses and move to internment camps in the desert. Given this insult, it would have been natural for Americans of Japanese descent - the Nisei - to have refused military service. But over 10,000 volunteered to serve in the Army. An entire unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, was recruited and sent to combat in Europe. The 42nd, nicknamed "Go for Broke!", was entirely made up of Japanese-Americans, and became the most highly decorated unit in WWII, earning 21 Congressional Medals of Honor.
What are some of the countributions of African Americans Japanese Americans and Native Americans to allied victory in world war 2?
The Native Americans contributed the code talkers to the war because the Japanese could not translate Navajo. However it was not just the code talkers. 25,000 Native Americans volunteered to fight in the war.The American American troops including the Tuskegee Airmen flew 15,000 sorties protecting aircraft. 1,700 African American troops were on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Others delivered supplies for the “Red Ball Express.Japanese-Americans volunteered for service in World War II. The 100th Infantry Battalion served in North Africa. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was an all Nisei group that fought in Europe. The 522 all Nisei helped liberate Dachau. Some Japanese Americans served as translators.
Who were the nisei regiments?
President Roosevelt was impressed with their training and on 1 February 1943, he directed the formation of a regiment that was designated the 442nd Infantry Regiment. With the addition of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion and the 232nd Engineer Battalion, along with the orignal 100th Battalion, the 442nd Combat Team was established at Camp Shelby. This was the ONLY Nisei Regiment in the US Army in World War 2. Commanders:+442RCT - Colonel Charles W. Pence--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie--Major Alex E. McKenzie--Major William H. Blytt+100 Battalion - Lieutenant Colonel Farrant L. Turner--Lieutenant Colonel James L. Gillespie Units:442nd COMBAT TEAM442nd Infantry Regiment+ 1st Battalion (100th Infantry Battalion) - Companies A, B, C, D+ 2nd Battalion - Companies E, F, G, H+ 3rd Battalion - Companies I, K, L, M522 Field Artillery Battalion - 16 Mar 1945, reassigned to 7th Army232 Combat Engineering CompanyAnti- Tank CompanyCannon CompanyService Company206 Army BandSupporting Units+ 599th Field Artillery Battalion of 92nd Division Source: www.custermen.com
What was the all Asian-American world war2 military unit called?
An American infantry regiment was organized that consisted primarily of Japanese-Americans or also called Nisei-Americans. This unit was formed primarily from Hawaiians but also included second generation Japanese-Americans.The unit was organized from units of the Hawaiian National Guard and designated the 100th Battalion (Seperate). This unit was sent to Camp Shelby, MS for training in 1942. All the officers were haole (Hawaiian for "white").President Roosevelt was impressed with their training and on 1 February 1943, he directed the formation of a regiment that was designated the 442nd Infantry Regiment. With the addition of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion and the 232nd Engineer Battalion, along with the orignal 100th Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was established at Camp Shelby.The 442 RCT fought in Italy where it was attached to the 34th Infantry Division. Then it served with VI Corps and fought in Southern France. Later, it was returned to Italy and was attached to the all-Black 92nd Infantry Division in western Italy.There were many skeptics that did not think the Nisei would be remain loyal to America. But this unit earned the most medals for bravery in combat than any unit in WW2.Awards & DecorationsAs of 7 August 1945*Distinguished Unit Citation ----------- 3Distinguished Service Cross: ----------- 42Distinguished Service Medal: ----------- 1Legion of Merit: ----------- ----------- 13Silver Star: ----------- ----------- 249Oak Leaf Cluster: ----------- 5Soldier's Medal: ----------- 11Bronze Star: ----------- ----------- 579Oak Leaf Cluster ----------- 24Army Commendation ----------- 13Division Commendation ----------- 62Purple Hearts are not listed. Other sources credit this unit wth 9,486 Purple Hearts.* Congressional Medal of Honor was issued to members of the 442RCT after the war. In June 2000, President Clinton awarded an additional 20 Medals of Honor to members of the 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
