Historical Events tagged with "nisei"
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Military & Warfare
522nd Field Artillery Battalion Rescues Prisoners
May 2nd, 1945 79 years ago
In southern Bavaria, the segregated all-Nisei 522nd Field Artillery Battalion halted a death march where hundreds of prisoners were being forced by Nazi guards to march towards the Austrian border. This intervention by the U.S. Army unit prevented further casualties and ensured the safety of the prisoners, showcasing the bravery and commitment of the soldiers during the final days of World War II in Europe.
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