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Forgotten: The Untold Story Of Dday'S Black Heroes, At Home And At War
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The Injustices Of 1940S Jim Crow America Are Brought To Life In This Extraordinary Blend Of Military And Social Historya Story That Pays Tribute To The Valor Of An Allblack Battalion Whose Crucial Contributions At Dday Have Gone Unrecognized To This Day.In The Early Hours Of June 6, 1944, The 320Th Barrage Balloon Battalion, A Unit Of Africanamerican Soldiers, Landed On The Beaches Of France. Their Orders Were To Man A Curtain Of Armed Balloons Meant To Deter Enemy Aircraft. One Member Of The 320Th Would Be Nominated For The Medal Of Honor, An Award He Would Never Receive. The Nations Highest Decoration Was Not Given To Black Soldiers In World War Ii.Drawing On Newly Uncovered Military Records And Dozens Of Original Interviews With Surviving Members Of The 320Th And Their Families, Linda Hervieux Tells The Story Of These Heroic Men Charged With An Extraordinary Mission, Whose Contributions To One Of The Most Celebrated Events In Modern History Have Been Overlooked. Members Of The 320Thwilson Monk, A Jackofalltrades From Atlantic City; Henry Parham, The Son Of Sharecroppers From Rural Virginia; William Dabney, An Eager 17Yearold From Roanoke, Virginia; Samuel Mattison, A Charming Romantic From Columbus, Ohioand Thousands Of Other African Americans Were Sent Abroad To Fight For Liberties Denied Them At Home. In England And Europe, These Soldiers Discovered Freedom They Had Not Known In A Homeland That Treated Them As Secondclass Citizensexperiences They Carried Back To America, Fueling The Budding Civil Rights Movement.In Telling The Story Of The 320Th Barrage Balloon Battalion, Hervieux Offers A Vivid Account Of The Tension Between Racial Politics And National Service In Wartime America, And A Moving Narrative Of Human Bravery And Perseverance In The Face Of Injustice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes, at Home and at War'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the contributions and valor of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, an all-black battalion during World War II, highlighting their overlooked role in D-Day and the racial injustices faced by African-American soldiers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes, at Home and at War' is Linda Hervieux.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 27, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes, at Home and at War' is a first edition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the events surrounding D-Day and the experiences of African-American soldiers during World War II, particularly focusing on the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion.
- Q: What makes this book significant in terms of social history? A: The book is significant as it sheds light on the racial injustices of the 1940s and honors the contributions of black soldiers whose sacrifices have been largely unrecognized in American history.
- Q: Are there any personal accounts included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes original interviews with surviving members of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and their families, providing personal insights into their experiences.
- Q: What impact did the experiences of these soldiers have on the civil rights movement? A: The experiences of these soldiers, who fought for liberties denied to them at home, contributed to fueling the budding civil rights movement in America after the war.