Description
In this gripping chronicle, Daniel James Brown illuminates the extraordinary courage of Japanese American soldiers who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II, even as their families were unjustly incarcerated in American concentration camps. Drawing on extensive interviews and deep archival research, Brown vividly recounts their harrowing experiences on the battlefields of Europe, where they fought valiantly against Nazism while confronting racism at home. This powerful narrative explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, revealing the profound meaning of American identity through the valor and resilience of these overlooked heroes.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
560 pages
ISBN: 9780241356586
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown.