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Honor Before Glory

The Epic World War II Story of the Japanese American GIs Who Rescued the Lost Battalion

by Scott McGaugh
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On October 24, 1944, more than two hundred American soldiers realized they were surrounded by German infantry deep in the mountain forest of eastern France. As their dwindling food, ammunition, and medical supplies ran out, the American commanding officer turned to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to achieve what other units had failed to do.
Honor Before Glory is the story of the 442nd, a segregated unit of Japanese American citizens, commanded by white officers, that finally rescued the "lost battalion." Their unmatched courage and sacrifice under fire became legend-all the more remarkable because many of the soldiers had volunteered from prison-like "internment" camps where sentries watched their mothers and fathers from the barbed-wire perimeter.
In seven campaigns, these young Japanese American men earned more than 9,000 Purple Hearts, 6,000 Bronze and Silver Stars, and nearly two dozen Medals of Honor. The 442nd became the most decorated unit of its size in World War II: its soldiers earned 18,100 awards and decorations, more than one for every man.
Honor Before Glory is their story-a story of a young generation's fight against both the enemy and American prejudice-a story of heroism, sacrifice, and the best America has to offer.

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  • Release date

    November 16, 2016

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    • Kindle Book

      • ISBN: 9780306902253

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      • ISBN: 9780306824463
      • File size: 21758 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780306824463
      • File size: 21759 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2016

      There are endless stories of daring and heroism from World War II. Some have received greater attention than others, but as the generation who fought the war fades into history, it is imperative that those lesser-known accounts be given their due. McGaugh (Surgeon in Blue) contributes to this cause with his latest work, detailing the rescue of 200 American soldiers in the Vosges mountains in France by the 442nd Infantry Regiment. By condensing military reports and eyewitness accounts, the author creates a suspenseful narrative that carefully recounts the actions, events, and personalities involved without bogging down the flow. More importantly, McGaugh brings to light that the 442nd was made up of volunteer Japanese American soldiers, many of whom had family quarantined in internment camps back home in the United States. He discusses briefly the lives these soldiers led after the war, in particular the vile racism and discrimination they faced. These heroes served honorably to protect the freedom of even those who dishonored them. VERDICT World War II buffs will find this book to be a satisfying read and a necessary addition to the subject's literature.--Brett Rohlwing, Milwaukee P.L.

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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