The all-Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team earned numerous distinctions during World War II, becoming one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. They received over 18,000 awards for valor, including 21 Medals of Honor, and were recognized for their bravery in battles such as the rescue of the "Lost Battalion" in France. Their exemplary service helped challenge and change perceptions about Japanese Americans during a time of widespread discrimination.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
Answer Nisei --- I believe.
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.
No, nisei are the first generation of children born to Japanese immigrants to America. They are American born and therefore citizens. Their parents are isei, born in Japan and moved to America, where they had children who were the nisei. There had never been large numbers of Japanese immigrants in America. There was a quota of how many people from each country would be admitted to the US, and the quota for all Asian nations was very low. There were probably some third-generation Japanese-Americans by the time of WWII. Many nisei were old enough to serve in the US military during WWII, and did so with great bravery and distinction, in many cases even while their families were still in the internment camps.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
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
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.
Answer Nisei --- I believe.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) sought to demonstrate their patriotism to counteract widespread suspicion and prejudice against them. Many enlisted in the U.S. military, forming units like the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, to prove their loyalty and commitment to the country. Their efforts aimed to challenge the assumptions of disloyalty that surrounded Japanese Americans and to assert their rightful place in American society. This significant sacrifice was also a means to combat the internment and discrimination they faced during World War II.
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.
No, nisei are the first generation of children born to Japanese immigrants to America. They are American born and therefore citizens. Their parents are isei, born in Japan and moved to America, where they had children who were the nisei. There had never been large numbers of Japanese immigrants in America. There was a quota of how many people from each country would be admitted to the US, and the quota for all Asian nations was very low. There were probably some third-generation Japanese-Americans by the time of WWII. Many nisei were old enough to serve in the US military during WWII, and did so with great bravery and distinction, in many cases even while their families were still in the internment camps.
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.
The Nisei were second generation Japanese Americans, born in the United States to Japanese parents. They were subject to pervasive discrimination and internment during World War II.
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
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