@Tim Blaine they defied all the things standing in their way? What better way to prove ones loyalty than to put your life on the line? The Japanese were spreading propaganda that they were fighting a race war against western imperialism.
@Tim Blaine the spirit of Texas to fight for a country you live in and want to live in. not that you would understand because I doubt you know what real suffering is like to make you wanna change countries.
As a Japanese American, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for telling our story. We are so underrepresented and nobody talks about the 442nd. I went to a military museum the other day, and they talked about all of the different ethnicities that fought under the US flag. I didn’t see one thing about the 442nd or the Japanese Americans, I was so disappointed. Thank you so much for making this
Hey, a fellow Japanese American. I'm sansei. You're right about the 442nd not being spoken about as much unfortunately. I have a granduncle that fought in the 442nd. It's been many years, but I don't think my schools even mentioned them either. You bring up a great point too @ED.
My dad and uncles served in the 442 in WW2. One of my uncles received the silver star for taking out 2 machine gun nests. They would rarely speak of the war and what happened. They were taught as kids to be humble. Difficult times. Have a great day everyone.
Both my grandfather and his brother did that as well as my grandmother's brother. For their sacrifice they didn't have to go to these camps. Thank you for spreading this information because it was swept under the rug a bit.
My abuelito was in the 141st. He would meet with his Nisei counterparts once a year for decades after this happened. He also told me first hand stories about the hardships they faced together. Texas hasn't forgotten their sacrifice!
Thats amazing! Mind sharing some of those hardships on here? Its very rare to find accounts of how Mexican Americans and Nisei Americans interacted with each other in WW2
I watched a documentary about the Japanese American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II. A veteran was asked about how he felt. He broke down crying. "So many died."
It was a suicide mission to save a few guys. My grandpa was a 442nd and survived, but his brother died. Only a few people made it back from that rescue mission. You forgot to mention an important noteworthy event when they went to rescue the Texans, the mountain was filled with Nazis pointing their guns and artillery down the mountain making it impossible to advance. There was only one unoccupied side of the mountain where there was a long straight drop. The Germans didn't think anyone would be foolish enough to climb up from there. The 442nd did it and they suffered many casualties falling off. My grandpa said that although the men who slipped and fell knew they were falling to their death they all chose to fall silently to their death so that their fellow Soldiers could advance forward undetected and ultimately save those few Texans. That is dedication, selflessness and honor at its best especially when their family were being persecuted at home.
If it wasn’t for PBS and Utube and the History channel, most young Americans would have no knowledge of the sacrifices for freedom were made by these valiant soldiers.
The Colonel was using them as cannon fodder and went on record saying they were expendable. In actuality, everyone is but you don't treat them as worthless in combat, you make the best use of them as you can.
These guys were the guys who inspired me. Born and raised in Japan never set foot in the U.S except to join the U.S Marine Corp at 19 when Sept 11 happened. I served 7 years before being medically retired due to injuries received on the front lines with the infantry.
“still fought hard for us”???? MAJOR CORRECTION that because these brave soldiers were U.S. CITIZENS but due to prejudice that they lost property and locked up with zero Due Process. How many non Japanese-American citizens would VOLUNTEER after what your Government did to your family and you??
@Leonardo Bonucci Father of England A good way to view it is that a stereotype of Americans is the "Cowboy." And Texas, along with a few other states, are deep into Cowboy culture/aesthetic. To be Texan is to be a Cowboy, and to be a Cowboy is one of the first and most American things people think of.
@@rabbitdrink the sad thing is the race profiteers run around shouting "Racist, Racist" at people who've never had a racist thought. Perpetuating lies is how they make money.
I had two very close Japanese friends when I was growing up. Their father, "Katz" Miya served in the 442nd and earned a purple heart and a bronze star. He passed away some time ago. I loved that family. Their mother was my and my older brothers 2nd mother and she treated us like her sons. I miss them a great deal.
There was actually an old black and white film called "Go for Broke" that followed these guys through the war. For anyone that can find it these days, it's worth watching. If a bit slow.
German Commander: "Thank goodness! Japanese reinforcements." German Soldier: "Wait... why are the Japanese here...?" American Nisei: "GO FOR BROKE! BANZAI!" Germans: *confused screaming*
Funnily enough the Japanese in the eastern front when attacking China, the Chinese wore and used German equipment so with these events it would seem one betrayed the other
I never learned any of this growing up, but I am honored as a fellow Texan for their couragous & honored service to both our state & country. Thank you for producing this video. I diffinently need to read up more extensively on this.
They are Americans of Japanese decent kinda like how I am American of Irish decent or like in New York there are a lot of Americans from italian decent
Already a 1951 movie on this called "Go for Broke". Starred Van Johnson with veterans of the 442nd RCT in supporting roles. My uncles served in the 442nd RCT and they liked the movie.
I am in the Tennessee National Guard, when I was at training in Fort Sam Huston, TX I had a lot of thanks given to me, not just for being in the service, but for being a Tennessean as well. They recognize the patch which I was allowed to wear there. Tennessee has a long standing history of volunteering, during the Alamo Tennessee was there doing what they could. Texas really does have a very long memory. The Lone Star and Volunteer states have a pretty long history together.
Just think for every Texan saved could come home to get married and start their own families. Any hatred towards another ethnic group should have stopped at that moment
Thank you for telling this story. My family served in the 442nd and it's always good to see their story being told. I would, however, make 2 corrections: 1) Nisei is pronounced "nee-say". It means "2nd generation". They way you were pronouncing it means something different. 2) The 100th Infantry was formed before the 442nd. I'm impressed you mentioned the Hawaii National Guard. Most don't include that detail. The 100th was deployed to Africa where they served with distinction. They were deployed to Italy next and were in need of reinforcement. Thanks to their service record, the top brass approved the formation of the larger 442nd to join with them. The 100th became the 1st battalion of the 442nd and was allowed to keep their designation. The full unit title is the 100/442nd Regimental Combat Team.
I find it surprising how many textbooks overlook such an important factor of one of the most important wars. America was almost mimicking their enemy's holocaust
I guess if you get 72 hours to vacate your premises along with putting your family’s belongings in two suitcases per family and you ultimately lose your property and businesses; you would VOLUNTEER to fight for the county that did that to your family and you?? My Father and his brave comrades did exactly that….
My uncle was a paratrooper in the European theater. He had nothing but respect for them sonsabitches. They fought hard and they fought well. God bless them. Heroes all. I thank them for their service. I'm proud to call them my countrymen.
There’s a lot of history to cover. As great a story this is it’s only a small blip in the overall picture of recorded history. However, we briefly covered this in US history and I live in Washington state.
@@arcturionblade1077 Pfft. It's the subject of history and popular novels *and TH-cam videos* already. We need CRPropaganda like we need holes in our heads.
Thank you for making this. I'm a Japanese-American (although, honestly, I'm more American than Japanese :D) and it's always saddened me what my grandparents and great-grandparents had to live through and what they did in order to prove themselves loyal to the US. The 442nd/100th veterans never really talk about their experiences either, unless it's to say something like, "Oh, I served with him!". Once, one of my uncles mentioned that he'd been sent to Germany and helped liberate a concentration camp there, then looked really sad and didn't continue speaking. I can only imagine what he felt when he was confronted with the scene since his own family was interned in a relocation camp in the mainland US. It must have been the stuff of nightmares compounded with the emotions of a situation that hit too close to home. Even after coming back from WWII, there was a lot of anti-Japanese sentiment. As a kid, my Dad remembers being told to act as American as possible. He was forbidden from speaking any of the Japanese he had picked up from his grandmother and his parents would only speak English so that he would sound as American as possible. Needless to say, he's now only fluent in English. Even though my Dad is, honestly, one of the most patriotic people I know, there's always been anger to his patriotism, like he's saying, "This country is my country, even if it doesn't want me."
im from hawaii & my old neighbor was in the 442nd, he lost his right leg & right arm when he tried to save his comrades from an enemy grenade in europe. he used to tell me more detailed stories of bad treatment & felt neglected by his own country during these trials n tribulations of ww2. he would tell them with teary eyes & cracking voice of grave sadness. he rose to the occasion even when his own country doubted him. he died in the mid '90s as a true patriotic american hero.
I lived in an adult family home, and there was a 97 year Japanese man who lived with me. He lived in those internment camps and the ones in Idaho. He talked about them all the time
An archeological dig in North Africa found a company of Japanese soldiers (Japanese uniforms, helmets) that had fought with the Germans against the British. They were killed by US .50 BMG machineguns, on US P-40 Warhawks, operated by the British.
Actually, the 442nd received around 810 Bronze Stars, not 5,200. And 354 Silver Stars, not 588. That's a lot of awards for such a small unit nonetheless.
Plus, many of the awarded “Silver Star” should have been Medal of Honor that U.S. Military brass did not want to award. It was clarified many decades later where 21 received their just due but some were posthumously.
By 1992, the U.S. government eventually disbursed more than $1.6 billion (equivalent to $3,500,000,000 in 2020) in reparations to 82,219 Japanese Americans who had been interned. Freedom and reparations after 6yrs... Must be nice
Truly awe inspiring... thank you. If it wasn’t for you, many men would not know the inspiration of these patriots, their sacrifices, and the discrimination they faced. Thank you, infographics.
yes but communists never will. ideology is a choice race isnt.. still its a shame nobody tried to prosecute the politicians who supported Japanese internment for treason
Germanys be like >Hears "Banzai" / panic >Japanese are allies / kalm >You're in the the western front and the men charging across the field are wearing cowboy hats and US uniforms / PANIK
As a American I thank you so much .You all for my freedom and your service .And I'm ashamed that the country you and your fellow soldier gave so much to defend .And I deeply sorry I no you all can never be repaid for your dedicated service .But I thank you because iits brave men and women like you and your fellow soldiers that I get to have freedom and a voice .And most important of all I got to have my family to be born free .And again from the bottom of our Hearts I thank each and everyone of you and you are my Brother's and fellow Americans God bless each and everyone of of you and bless the brave souls who died for my and my family's freedom .
amazing story, i knew a lot about this going into it but it still brought me to tears, couldn't help but return the salute at 7:40 thank you, brave men of honor
The fact that these Patriots remained Patriots despite the hardships they endured shows the absolute fortitude of the American Spirit in these men. God bless them all.
God Bless brave American; Nisei and Texans. What is truly amazing is that America keeps producing the best out of humanity no matter its circumstances.
Fun Fact, alot of western stories are similar to Japanese samurai stories with tropes and plots. In fact there are a good share of Western movies that are actually remakes of samurai films. And a few Samurai movies that were originally western cowboy films.
Anybody else get excited when you see the notification or just me? This guy and team need a raise.The research they must do is phenomenal.who else agrees? 👇
There have been a few. Go For Broke was made in the 50s and featured actual veterans of the 442nd. Only the Brave came out about a decade ago and was made by Japanese Americans.
Carl McCluggage, he was my neighbor, had lost an eye and leg in WWII, he was one of the lost Battalion, he talked about those men who came to their rescue.
I thank you for loading this video about the Japanese American WWII soldiers who saved the "Lost Battalion". My father was a 1st Sergeant Fox Company 442nd RCT and his soldiers helped save the Texas Battalion.
There was an event honoring the 442nd back in the early 2000’s. I saw this man who dressed like he walked out of a Texas clothing store. Cowboy hat, big belt buckle, boots. I was like WTF is he doing here? Afterwards I found out. He went up to each member of the 442nd and thanked them. He said his grandfather was member of the Lost Battalion, and without their heroism, he wouldn’t be here.
Every single one of these soldiers were true patriots and heros in the face of unbelievable adversity at home and abroad. There needs to be more representation of this especially now a days. 3 great uncles, all 442nd, all volunteers, all heros. Go for broke!
Its so nice to see all these details that were glassed over being brought to the front. These were men of honor, discipline and duty and should be treated as such, same as German Americans that fought for the allies. One movie that helped show some of the historical accuracy was Saving Private Ryan. When they approach the guys with their hands up, they re Czech, many Koreans were also there. India is often overlooked in ww2 and they contributed so much that is rarely spoken of. USA and USSR get most the credit ( Britain 2), USSR lost 26mln people to our less than half a million from the states but with out our material support and opening up a second front it would have been different for the soviets... any way thank you for making this.
I'm a Texan...to me, these men are not "Honorary" Texans...They are TRUE TEXANS!!!!! They embodied the real spirit that Texas is known for!!!!!
@Tim Blaine they defied all the things standing in their way? What better way to prove ones loyalty than to put your life on the line? The Japanese were spreading propaganda that they were fighting a race war against western imperialism.
@Tim Blaine the spirit of Texas to fight for a country you live in and want to live in. not that you would understand because I doubt you know what real suffering is like to make you wanna change countries.
I'm glad I'm from Texas I know that passion and love for this state
@Tim Blaine no...it's just fighting for your family..and your state...and your people, all of which are Texas.
@Tim Blaine y e s
MURICA
As a Japanese American, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for telling our story. We are so underrepresented and nobody talks about the 442nd. I went to a military museum the other day, and they talked about all of the different ethnicities that fought under the US flag. I didn’t see one thing about the 442nd or the Japanese Americans, I was so disappointed. Thank you so much for making this
I wish they would fix the title; these guys were as much *American* soldiers as any others. Japanese soldiers fought for Japan.
Hey, a fellow Japanese American. I'm sansei. You're right about the 442nd not being spoken about as much unfortunately. I have a granduncle that fought in the 442nd. It's been many years, but I don't think my schools even mentioned them either.
You bring up a great point too @ED.
Yep but do to the japanees atrocities which was worst than the Germans I can see why more Americans were wary of the the Japanese
@@ED-od6hy it draws more views
It seems you have summoned all Japanese Americans from the TH-cam algorithm
my neighbor WAS in 442nd with two purple heart, and is still a live he is 97
Benjammin with the BEANS
That's impressive
Very grateful for laying his life down for his country!
What a hero! That's a real veteran.
He got heart
My French professor told us that her 1st look at Americans was these Japanese-American troops liberating her village in France in 1944. 🇺🇸🇯🇵🤝🇫🇷
She might have been from Bruyeres. That village was liberated by the 100/442 and they still remember them to this day.
Your professor is still teaching at this age?
@@coffeelink943 She died last decade.
so cool
@@matthewjay660 Rest In Peace for her 😭
My dad and uncles served in the 442 in WW2. One of my uncles received the silver star for taking out 2 machine gun nests. They would rarely speak of the war and what happened. They were taught as kids to be humble. Difficult times. Have a great day everyone.
Pure awesomeness
I wish they hadn't been humble, because they were forgotten by so many.
Both my grandfather and his brother did that as well as my grandmother's brother. For their sacrifice they didn't have to go to these camps. Thank you for spreading this information because it was swept under the rug a bit.
Respect to those guys!
Those men in your family will always be American Heroes. 🙏
Thank you
_A BIT????????_
@@seand.g423 it's my way of saying a lot without it sounding dramatic
My abuelito was in the 141st. He would meet with his Nisei counterparts once a year for decades after this happened. He also told me first hand stories about the hardships they faced together. Texas hasn't forgotten their sacrifice!
Props to him
Sgt. Murphy and Sgt. Benavidez were also Texans.
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 God, Benavidez...
I wish I could’ve met him
Thats amazing! Mind sharing some of those hardships on here? Its very rare to find accounts of how Mexican Americans and Nisei Americans interacted with each other in WW2
More stories, we need em!
I watched a documentary about the Japanese American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II.
A veteran was asked about how he felt. He broke down crying. "So many died."
Link pls
Hehehe thats soo funny
@@kingofkings1121 I hope you said it as a joke, because that's pretty harsh of you, and rude as well.
@@Specter1997 are what are you gonna do about racist
@@kingofkings1121 Education and explanation?
It was a suicide mission to save a few guys. My grandpa was a 442nd and survived, but his brother died. Only a few people made it back from that rescue mission.
You forgot to mention an important noteworthy event when they went to rescue the Texans, the mountain was filled with Nazis pointing their guns and artillery down the mountain making it impossible to advance. There was only one unoccupied side of the mountain where there was a long straight drop. The Germans didn't think anyone would be foolish enough to climb up from there. The 442nd did it and they suffered many casualties falling off. My grandpa said that although the men who slipped and fell knew they were falling to their death they all chose to fall silently to their death so that their fellow Soldiers could advance forward undetected and ultimately save those few Texans. That is dedication, selflessness and honor at its best especially when their family were being persecuted at home.
That’s very amazing of them
If it wasn’t for PBS and Utube and the History channel, most young Americans would have no knowledge of the sacrifices for freedom were made by these valiant soldiers.
Gawd that's crazy the realization and your thought is to be quiet. 😮
The Colonel was using them as cannon fodder and went on record saying they were expendable. In actuality, everyone is but you don't treat them as worthless in combat, you make the best use of them as you can.
These guys were the guys who inspired me. Born and raised in Japan never set foot in the U.S except to join the U.S Marine Corp at 19 when Sept 11 happened. I served 7 years before being medically retired due to injuries received on the front lines with the infantry.
Thank you for your service. And please don't be so humble you are forgotten. Your effort deserves to be seen.
Thanks man! You're American af now😅
God bless them 🥺 they were mistreated and still fought hard for us.
Don't give god credit, god caused this war in the first place, it was their hard work not gods.
@@iamaloafofbread8926 bro god doesnt control you
@@iamaloafofbread8926 We give God credit if we so desire
@@iamaloafofbread8926 It was the hubris of man; not God.
“still fought hard for us”???? MAJOR CORRECTION that because these brave soldiers were U.S. CITIZENS but due to prejudice that they lost property and locked up with zero Due Process. How many non Japanese-American citizens would VOLUNTEER after what your Government did to your family and you??
Germany: “Not Texans! Anything but that!”
@Leonardo Bonucci Father of England this is a joke
@Leonardo Bonucci Father of England I didn’t base it on anything
"Howdy!"
"Oh nein, they're barbequing on the frontlines!!"
@@techrvl9406 lol
@Leonardo Bonucci Father of England A good way to view it is that a stereotype of Americans is the "Cowboy."
And Texas, along with a few other states, are deep into Cowboy culture/aesthetic.
To be Texan is to be a Cowboy, and to be a Cowboy is one of the first and most American things people think of.
They were cannon fodder, and they overcame those odds.
Welcome to the military complex where at the end of the day, every soldier is just a number and casualties are just statistics.
Too bad we didn't have more of them to use and save more actual American lives
@@donvito5647 they were Americans
@@donvito5647 they are far more American and brave then you little boy. You couldn’t handle the battlefield 😂
@@MrPr1nglz you mean every person that has ever lived?
As a Texan I am proud that these men got the respect they deserve!
Same,this video was unexpected, and l respect those boys who joined our wonderful state and country.
I didn't know that putting their family in interment military camps was called respect. Is that why we never had military German interment camps?
@@pugdad2555 actually there were German internment camps look it up though I believe it only applied to first-generation immigrants
Idk why but seeing an angry Japanese man scream “I AM TEXAN NOW” is the funniest most American thing I have ever seen
We’ll take an Japanese man as a Texas anytime
this is america, no matter how many racists run around here trying to divide us we stay united
@@rabbitdrink the sad thing is the race profiteers run around shouting "Racist, Racist" at people who've never had a racist thought. Perpetuating lies is how they make money.
@@jacobmccandles1767 Propoganda
@@Hit69420 yes, propaganda is how they make money.
They really went from “konichiwa” to “Howdy y’all”
From "Banzai" to "Yee Haw"
@@yakovtochii4748haw yee
@@yakovtochii4748 100% HAHAHA
gosh i dont really hear texans say "howdy" kinda cringing lol
Once you go Texan you never go back
Yet Again, Infographics produces yet another gold standard upload.
I’m sorry, but how did you comment this one day ago?
>:) >:(
@@captaincodfish164 🤣🤣🤣🤣 rt
@@captaincodfish164 lol he pays for a membership
He is from the future
I had two very close Japanese friends when I was growing up.
Their father, "Katz" Miya served in the 442nd and earned a purple heart and a bronze star.
He passed away some time ago.
I loved that family. Their mother was my and my older brothers 2nd mother and she treated us like her sons.
I miss them a great deal.
There was actually an old black and white film called "Go for Broke" that followed these guys through the war. For anyone that can find it these days, it's worth watching. If a bit slow.
Here on TH-cam I believe.
Yes it is
Texan Japanese: “Look at me, I’m Mike Tyson Ronald Reagan!”
Outstanding reference
Hey Bobby,
Rook I'm American!
Maybe I'l use my credit card.
Do you have anything gluten free?
Any non dairy creamer?
So racist its funny 😂
@@Menaceblue3 are we being recommended the same stuff. Lol
@@raymondpendergrass6772 racism toword asian is fuuny for u and u think BLM is serious.
German Commander: "Thank goodness! Japanese reinforcements."
German Soldier: "Wait... why are the Japanese here...?"
American Nisei: "GO FOR BROKE! BANZAI!"
Germans: *confused screaming*
"GO FOR BROKE" was the name of the war movie made of them.
Horah for great japan i mean America
That basically really happened. LOL "Go For Broke!" Pretty awesome. The Germans were so confused.
Funnily enough the Japanese in the eastern front when attacking China, the Chinese wore and used German equipment so with these events it would seem one betrayed the other
If theyre American born/raised they wouldn't say Banzai.
Hollywood must do a project on this.
Salute to the brave soldiers!
Love from 🇮🇳
I never learned any of this growing up, but I am honored as a fellow Texan for their couragous & honored service to both our state & country. Thank you for producing this video. I diffinently need to read up more extensively on this.
As a Texan in the Navy, I say "we few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"
This brought tears to my eyes , these guys were amazing. Respect ✊
I also cried a little while watching, but I'm going through withdrawal from opiates right now and it literally feels like the world is ending.
I am a Texan. And this gives me a deeper sense of respect for the Japanese, and people of Japanese decent.
Texas: Yeah i'm the biggest state in US
Alaska: Um, About that-
Texas: Shush!!
At least most of Texas has actually been explored!
Seriously Alaska can stuff it.
Alaska is melting it’s gonna be small eventually
In the context of the video Alaska was an American territory in the 1940's not a state.
This was before 1959
This is probably the most random video title I’ve ever read.
Welcome to the internet, new guy!
You numb skulls you're not reading your heaving the video
It's also a lie and click-bait.
@The Wolf Probably because it says that the Japanese soldiers became texans when in reality it was Japanese-Americans becoming soldiers
@The Wolf Because they weren't Japanese. They were Americans of Japanese ancestry. Big difference, especially when the USA was at war with Japan.
They’re literally just Americans not “Japanese Americans”
They are Americans of Japanese decent kinda like how I am American of Irish decent or like in New York there are a lot of Americans from italian decent
No. They’re Texans!
If you were half japanese and half Canadian or American you are telling me your japanese decent disappears from your blood?
Then why did the U.S. Government put “just Americans not” behind barbed wire??
@@tdiflyfish9267 you dont put your native citizens in prison camps?
As a Texan I approve this message. Lol
This needs to be a movie
Already a 1951 movie on this called "Go for Broke". Starred Van Johnson with veterans of the 442nd RCT in supporting roles. My uncles served in the 442nd RCT and they liked the movie.
That movie would be cringe af
If it was bad in real life...qhy qould we need a movie?
@@cysuyenaga I'm glad I saw this comment now I want to see that movie
@@alessandrogambino420 gee I don't know....because HISTORY
I am in the Tennessee National Guard, when I was at training in Fort Sam Huston, TX I had a lot of thanks given to me, not just for being in the service, but for being a Tennessean as well. They recognize the patch which I was allowed to wear there. Tennessee has a long standing history of volunteering, during the Alamo Tennessee was there doing what they could. Texas really does have a very long memory. The Lone Star and Volunteer states have a pretty long history together.
Yeeeeeee Haaaaawwwww! From a real Texan.Thank you 442nd. For your help.God bless every one of you men
Just think for every Texan saved could come home to get married and start their own families. Any hatred towards another ethnic group should have stopped at that moment
They are true Texans, for only Texans possess the guts and genius that these men had. I am proud to call them Texans.
Thank you for telling this story. My family served in the 442nd and it's always good to see their story being told. I would, however, make 2 corrections:
1) Nisei is pronounced "nee-say". It means "2nd generation". They way you were pronouncing it means something different.
2) The 100th Infantry was formed before the 442nd. I'm impressed you mentioned the Hawaii National Guard. Most don't include that detail. The 100th was deployed to Africa where they served with distinction. They were deployed to Italy next and were in need of reinforcement. Thanks to their service record, the top brass approved the formation of the larger 442nd to join with them. The 100th became the 1st battalion of the 442nd and was allowed to keep their designation. The full unit title is the 100/442nd Regimental Combat Team.
WW2 sure was a hard time for Japanese-Americans, so much so it fuel them to bypass through it and ultimately made them more battle hardened
I find it surprising how many textbooks overlook such an important factor of one of the most important wars. America was almost mimicking their enemy's holocaust
They should have been deported
Not enough because white woman still want to get black men so I guess y’all ain’t American enough
@@sf8262 it wasn't just the US doing it either, Canada has a lot of skeletons in it's closet
I guess if you get 72 hours to vacate your premises along with putting your family’s belongings in two suitcases per family and you ultimately lose your property and businesses; you would VOLUNTEER to fight for the county that did that to your family and you?? My Father and his brave comrades did exactly that….
Some Texans still honor these men and the ones they rescued I'm one of them. "Texans have long memories"
Roof Koreans meeting Texas Japanese:
"Finally, a worthy opponent; our battke will be legendary!"
“I once saw a man in a cowboy hat teaching a group of Japanese people how to swear in English while smoking a cigarette”
My uncle was a paratrooper in the European theater. He had nothing but respect for them sonsabitches. They fought hard and they fought well. God bless them. Heroes all. I thank them for their service. I'm proud to call them my countrymen.
Any Texans in here wondering why this wasn’t in our year of Texas history
There’s a lot of history to cover. As great a story this is it’s only a small blip in the overall picture of recorded history. However, we briefly covered this in US history and I live in Washington state.
WW2 history in books is all about white men lol
@@MyCanonLuke here in Texas they dedicate a year of our education to Texas history though mostly about Texas revolution and such
The story of the 442nd is exactly the type of thing that Critical Race Theory would be teaching and that's a good thing in my book.
@@arcturionblade1077 Pfft. It's the subject of history and popular novels *and TH-cam videos* already. We need CRPropaganda like we need holes in our heads.
My grandfather met Nisei often as his military career followed that, Africa Italy, France, Germany. Go for Broke was an Xtreme gamblers slogan.
Thank you for making this. I'm a Japanese-American (although, honestly, I'm more American than Japanese :D) and it's always saddened me what my grandparents and great-grandparents had to live through and what they did in order to prove themselves loyal to the US. The 442nd/100th veterans never really talk about their experiences either, unless it's to say something like, "Oh, I served with him!". Once, one of my uncles mentioned that he'd been sent to Germany and helped liberate a concentration camp there, then looked really sad and didn't continue speaking. I can only imagine what he felt when he was confronted with the scene since his own family was interned in a relocation camp in the mainland US. It must have been the stuff of nightmares compounded with the emotions of a situation that hit too close to home.
Even after coming back from WWII, there was a lot of anti-Japanese sentiment. As a kid, my Dad remembers being told to act as American as possible. He was forbidden from speaking any of the Japanese he had picked up from his grandmother and his parents would only speak English so that he would sound as American as possible. Needless to say, he's now only fluent in English. Even though my Dad is, honestly, one of the most patriotic people I know, there's always been anger to his patriotism, like he's saying, "This country is my country, even if it doesn't want me."
They really went from, “TENNO HAIKA BANZAI!” to, “FOR THE ALAMO!”
im from hawaii & my old neighbor was in the 442nd, he lost his right leg & right arm when he tried to save his comrades from an enemy grenade in europe. he used to tell me more detailed stories of bad treatment & felt neglected by his own country during these trials n tribulations of ww2. he would tell them with teary eyes & cracking voice of grave sadness. he rose to the occasion even when his own country doubted him. he died in the mid '90s as a true patriotic american hero.
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I lived in an adult family home, and there was a 97 year Japanese man who lived with me. He lived in those internment camps and the ones in Idaho. He talked about them all the time
what were some of the stories he told?
*Sees title*
Me: *A Texan who wants to go to Japan*
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"Surrender now or be annihilated."
Ligit respond "NUTS!"
Germans: Oh hey, you must be our secret Japanese division!
These guys: *We ain't on your side pardner.*
Germans: *heavy sweating*
This comment is seriously underrated.
An archeological dig in North Africa found a company of Japanese soldiers (Japanese uniforms, helmets) that had fought with the Germans against the British. They were killed by US .50 BMG machineguns, on US P-40 Warhawks, operated by the British.
Actually, the 442nd received around 810 Bronze Stars, not 5,200. And 354 Silver Stars, not 588. That's a lot of awards for such a small unit nonetheless.
I think total included the One Puka Puka number too.
@@Danogil Good catch. If we include the 100th Battalion, that would give the total 489 Silver Stars and 1048 Bronze Stars for the 442nd.
Yes I agree
Plus, many of the awarded “Silver Star” should have been Medal of Honor that U.S. Military brass did not want to award. It was clarified many decades later where 21 received their just due but some were posthumously.
By 1992, the U.S. government eventually disbursed more than $1.6 billion (equivalent to $3,500,000,000 in 2020) in reparations to 82,219 Japanese Americans who had been interned. Freedom and reparations after 6yrs... Must be nice
I'm glad stories like this are coming to light...would love to see a movie made about it
There is a Documentary about it
There's an old movie called "Go For Broke"
Well worth the watch. It's in black and white but it's amazing
This story was retold in James A. Michener's _Hawaii_ (1959), where the author's fictional 222nd Combat team.alludes to the factual 442nd.
They did, its called, "The Last Battalion", it was made back in 2001
Different lost Battalion. That one was WW1, not 2. Yes, it happen twice. I don't think there a recent movies for WW2 lost Battalion.
Truly awe inspiring... thank you. If it wasn’t for you, many men would not know the inspiration of these patriots, their sacrifices, and the discrimination they faced. Thank you, infographics.
Just because people are of a different colour doesn’t mean they will not fight for the country they call home.
yes but communists never will. ideology is a choice race isnt.. still its a shame nobody tried to prosecute the politicians who supported Japanese internment for treason
This isn’t the “Lost Battalion” but it’s still a heartwarming story. The real lost battalion was during WWI.
My thoughts exactly
The All American 88th Battalion
There was a second lost battalion during ww2 that got cut off and encircled in a French forest and found and led out by the 442nd.
@@roderickstockdale1678 I still wouldn’t label them the same. The original is the original.
We learned about the 141st 442nd in school down in Texas. Great story glad it’s being shared
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Don't attack me, but I find it funny how ur profile is a white person and u gave a black thumbs up 😂
@@Dedsec_frost He was wating chocolate when it was a hot day. 😎
@@Dedsec_frost oh no haha 😂 I’m black I’m just a huge fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Germanys be like
>Hears "Banzai" / panic
>Japanese are allies / kalm
>You're in the the western front and the men charging across the field are wearing cowboy hats and US uniforms / PANIK
My grandfather was part of the 442nd K company. He did and would have done anything for his country. A true American Patriot. RIP
As a American I thank you so much .You all for my freedom and your service .And I'm ashamed that the country you and your fellow soldier gave so much to defend .And I deeply sorry I no you all can never be repaid for your dedicated service .But I thank you because iits brave men and women like you and your fellow soldiers that I get to have freedom and a voice .And most important of all I got to have my family to be born free .And again from the bottom of our Hearts I thank each and everyone of you and you are my Brother's and fellow Americans God bless each and everyone of of you and bless the brave souls who died for my and my family's freedom .
Bless the 442.🥲
May your bravery never be forgotten.
You may of had “Japanese genetics”, but your hearts are 100% Texan!
Genetics have nothing to do with being Texan.
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Exactly!
Never heard of this story. I have no doubt this will be a movie soon.
Theres lots of books about it
Go for Broke (1951)
I agree 100% that it needs to be a mini series to let people know that U.S. patriotism comes in different colors and their parents’ birth country.
It is suggested that Order 66's name from starwars is derived from Executive Order 9066
Jedis kind of look like Asian monks, so…
i tought the same thing !
Wow that would make sense interesting speculation
No it’s not and you are a liar
I figured it was Executive order 44, where the governor of Missouri literally ordered the Mormons living in the state be "exterminated"
amazing story, i knew a lot about this going into it but it still brought me to tears, couldn't help but return the salute at 7:40
thank you, brave men of honor
Stories like this I live for, those men are true heroes and I can thank them enough for their service and bravery.
Honestly, being a honorary texan sounds like the best prize i could get
God Bless all these brave men who fought and died for our freedom. 🙏
They really went like "Hey bobby look! I'm American!"
"Do you have something gluten free?"
The fact that these Patriots remained Patriots despite the hardships they endured shows the absolute fortitude of the American Spirit in these men. God bless them all.
Great story. Those brave men deserve every bit of respect and praise they've received 💯
if Texas don’t work
Use More Texas
12th generation Texan here..
Thanks fellas.
Texas is pretty diverse. There’s no arguing that.
And Ohio isn't recognized as much as it should be like most of America's presidents ether came from Ohio or New York.
Yeah. Its a pretty big state. That's to be expected.
As a native Texan this is probably my favorite story from WW2
Great story about a great unit. Most Medals of Honor of any unit in the war. Lots of brave Americans.
This channel has taught me more than school has
Thats sad
Sad because this channel is highly inaccurate
You sound American. You guys need a real education system.
@@AbuWyatt they used to be way worse
Always remember that the “history books” are written by the winner or who wants to look the best
Amazing men, glad they where on our side.
God bless Texas and all there soldiers!
Texans. Tejanos. Whatever you want to call us. Good men. Good breed.
Lost Battalion WW1: wanna see me halt the german lines?
Lost Battalion WW2: wanna see mw do it again?
God Bless brave American; Nisei and Texans. What is truly amazing is that America keeps producing the best out of humanity no matter its circumstances.
Heroes all of them. I dare say the greatest of the greatest generation.
the people that disliked couldnt believed the soldiers turned into texans
We believe.
It's just disgusting.
Being a Texan YUCK!
@@alessandrogambino420 what's wrong with being a Texan
@@typicalgamer5036 Everything.
Guess you aren't Texan, then
God bless Texas
Do you know we have a heart as big as Texas never forget our soldiers And always respect them
They were interned on Ft. Hood Texas. My grandfather was CO at the internment camp . It changed him greatly!
Those Japanese Texans aren’t honorable Texans. But TRUE Texans!
He wanted to be a cowboy and not a samurai …
Epic game Alexander not gonna lie was gonna say something like that
Fun Fact, alot of western stories are similar to Japanese samurai stories with tropes and plots. In fact there are a good share of Western movies that are actually remakes of samurai films. And a few Samurai movies that were originally western cowboy films.
Cowboy Bebop is a cool guy.
Or Samurai NDN
Anybody else get excited when you see the notification or just me?
This guy and team need a raise.The research they must do is phenomenal.who else agrees?
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I can’t stop thinking about the japenese guy was just screaming I AM A TEXAN NOW! During battle on the thumbnail
Paul Harvey's narration on this topic is particularly heartfelt.
I would like to hear the rest of the story.
I’m from Texas and I love japan
A movie should be made about these events. I’d give it a watch
There have been a few. Go For Broke was made in the 50s and featured actual veterans of the 442nd. Only the Brave came out about a decade ago and was made by Japanese Americans.
If a movie was made about this today, they'd cast black guys to play them and some idiot would ask "wHAt'S wrOnG WitH tHAt?"
@@UnprofessionalProfessor better than Matt Damon and Scarlett Johanson.
@@bryanbeach2572 You are not wrong.
@@UnprofessionalProfessor You certainly live up to the first half of your name. The second half is in serious doubt.
Carl McCluggage, he was my neighbor, had lost an eye and leg in WWII, he was one of the lost Battalion, he talked about those men who came to their rescue.
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I thank you for loading this video about the Japanese American WWII soldiers who saved the "Lost Battalion". My father was a 1st Sergeant Fox Company 442nd RCT and his soldiers helped save the Texas Battalion.
There was an event honoring the 442nd back in the early 2000’s. I saw this man who dressed like he walked out of a Texas clothing store. Cowboy hat, big belt buckle, boots. I was like WTF is he doing here? Afterwards I found out. He went up to each member of the 442nd and thanked them. He said his grandfather was member of the Lost Battalion, and without their heroism, he wouldn’t be here.
"Yeah we're all Texan, change planes in Dallas you're a Texan"
On behalf of an ungrateful nation, I thank you all for your service.
German soldier: *chilling in the woods*
442nd soldier: "Howdy Gozaimasu."
Every single one of these soldiers were true patriots and heros in the face of unbelievable adversity at home and abroad. There needs to be more representation of this especially now a days. 3 great uncles, all 442nd, all volunteers, all heros. Go for broke!
Its so nice to see all these details that were glassed over being brought to the front. These were men of honor, discipline and duty and should be treated as such, same as German Americans that fought for the allies. One movie that helped show some of the historical accuracy was Saving Private Ryan. When they approach the guys with their hands up, they re Czech, many Koreans were also there. India is often overlooked in ww2 and they contributed so much that is rarely spoken of. USA and USSR get most the credit ( Britain 2), USSR lost 26mln people to our less than half a million from the states but with out our material support and opening up a second front it would have been different for the soviets... any way thank you for making this.