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In reply to the discussion: Remember how FDR executed American Nazi sympathizers? [View all]sulphurdunn
(6,891 posts)were built during WWII to house German or Italian Americans. Furthermore, The 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army was composed almost entirely of American soldiers of Japanese descent who volunteered to fight in World War II even though their families were subject to internment. The 442nd, beginning in 1944, fought primarily in Europe during World War II. It fought with uncommon distinction in Europe. The 442nd is the most decorated infantry regiment in the history of the United States Army but was referred to as thee Purple Heart battalion. Of the approximately 3,000 men who served in 442nd, 950 were killed or wounded. The 442nd was awarded eight Presidential Unit Citations and twenty-one of its members were awarded the Medal of Honor.