World War 2 Trivia

GrauGeist · Dec 20, 2015

parsifal said:
The most decorated unit ever in U.S. history is the 442nd regimental Combat Team, whose motto was "Go for Broke." It consisted of Japanese-American volunteers. Together they won 4,667 major medals, awards, and citations, including 560 Silver Stars (28 of which had oak-leaf clusters), 4,000 Bronze Stars, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, and one Medal of Honor, plus 54 other decorations. It also held the distinction of never having a case of desertion

You forgot to mention that when the Germans encountered the Nisei troops in Italy, they thought at first that the IJA had sent reinforcements...they were completely confused.

parsifal · Dec 21, 2015

you would thinka Hollywood movie would be in the offing...

GrauGeist · Dec 21, 2015

parsifal said:
you would thinka Hollywood movie would be in the offing...

I certainly agree that the story of the Nisei would make a fantastic movie. Perhaps after they get tired of making a few more Red Tails movies, they'll see the potential in this.

Actually, the story of the battle of Castle Itter would be another candidate, too.

Njaco · Dec 22, 2015

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9LFT_lX-Z8

GrauGeist · Dec 23, 2015

Go For Broke Go for Broke! (1951) - IMDb was not really a Hollywood blockbuster.

I think that the story of the Nisei should be revisited, especially in light of today's educational shortcomings.

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