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The Purple Heart Warriors
During World War Two, a Japanese American battalion became one of the most decorated army units in US military history. The 442nd Regimental Combat Unit earned more than 4,000 Purple Hearts and seven Presidential Unit Ci...
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The Purple Heart Warriors is an episode from Witness: World War 2 Collection by BBC. During World War Two, a Japanese American battalion became one of the most decorated army units in US military history. The 442nd Regimental Combat Unit ea...
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Published Dec 11, 2024, 10:13 long, audio available.
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