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Although he saw no combat service in World War I, he was intensively involved in World War II, where he was the first Commanding General (CG) of the 82nd Airborne Division, leading it in action in Sicily, Italy and Normandy, before taking command of the newly formed XVIII Airborne Corps in August 1944.
A new book by Matthew F. Delmont sheds light on Black Americans who have been left out of history books despite helping the Allies win the war. 5 Black World War II Heroes to Know Skip to main content
Matt Louis Urban (August 25, 1919 – March 4, 1995) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel and one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II.Urban performed valiantly in combat on many occasions despite being wounded in action several times.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight", was a predominantly black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). [1] The 6888th had 855 women and was led by Major Charity Adams. [2] It was the only predominantly black US Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II. [2]
Batesburg-Leesville is seeking money to dedicate a new park in the name of Isaac Woodard, a Black World War II veteran whose name became associated with the town when he was beaten and blinded in ...
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The Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II: Documentary film co-produced by Bill Miles and Nina Rosenblum and narrated by actors Louis Gossett Jr. and Denzel Washington. It tells the story of the primarily black 761st Tank Battalion (United States) and 183rd Combat Engineers during World War II. 1993 () Posse
Colors of the 370th, with "(8th ILLS)" in banner fold. The 370th Infantry Regiment was the designation for one of the infantry regiments of the 93rd (Provisional) Infantry Division in World War I. Known as the "Black Devils", for their fierce fighting during the First World War and a segregated unit, it was the only United States Army combat unit with African-American officers.