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442nd regimental combat team
Most of the Japanese-Americans who served their country during WW2 fought in Europe and they fought with courage and distinction : notably the 442nd Regimental Combat Team which is the single most highly decorated unit in the US Army .
Approximately 10,000 soldiers from Hawaii served during the Korean War. Many of these service members were part of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which were composed predominantly of Japanese Americans and became highly decorated for their bravery and service. Hawaii's strategic location and diverse population contributed to its significant involvement in the conflict.
The 442nd Infantry Regiment (442nd Regimental Combat Team)
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.
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Americans of Japanese ethnicity.
442nd regimental combat team
The highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed primarily of Japanese American soldiers during World War II, faced significant challenges due to the stigma and discrimination against Japanese Americans at the time. Many of these soldiers had family members who were interned in camps, creating a complex emotional burden. Despite this, they demonstrated exceptional bravery and commitment, earning numerous awards for their valor in combat. Their experiences highlighted the struggle against prejudice while serving the nation.
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team which was composed of Japanese-Americans .
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
Most of the Japanese-Americans who served their country during WW2 fought in Europe and they fought with courage and distinction : notably the 442nd Regimental Combat Team which is the single most highly decorated unit in the US Army .
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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