This work focuses on the all black 92nd Infantry Division in the Italian Campaign in World War II and the poor combat performance of the division in Italy. An introduction provides an overall view of the Italian Campaign and the role of the 92nd Infantry Division. The author then examines the reasons for the division's troubles on and off the battlefield, such as the low morale among the soldiers because of racial segregation, the limited facilities provided for them, and their lack of trust in their leadership. All of these issues are explored at length. Information on the early life and military training and experience of General Ned Almond is provided, along with the stories of Vernon Baker and John Fox, who emerged as leaders but endured a long struggle for recognition. The author concludes this work on a personal note by telling of his involvement as principal investigator of Acting Secretary of the Army John Shannon's study of why no African American received the Medal of Honor in World War II (a situation that was rectified in the late 1990s: See Elliott V. Converse, Daniel K. Gibran et al., The Exclusion of Black Soldiers from the Medal of Honor in World War II, McFarland 1997, $29.95).
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TitleThe 92nd Infantry Division and the Italian Campaign in World War II
AuthorDaniel K. Gibran
BindingPaperback
Pages208
Volumes1
LanguageENG
PublisherMcFarland & Company, Boulder
Date2001-04-23
FeaturesBibliography, Index, Maps
ISBN9780786410095 / 0786410094
Weight0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
Dimensions8.99 x 5.99 x 0.47 in(22.83 x 15.21 x 1.19 cm)
Ages18 to UP years
Grade levels13 - UP
Themes
Chronological Period: 1940's
Ethnic Orientation: African American
Library of Congress subjectsUnited States - History, World War, 1939-1945 - Regimental histories
Library of Congress Catalog Number2001030380
Dewey Decimal Code940.541
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Reference and Research Bk News, 08/01/2001, Page 24
About the author
Daniel K. Gibran is a professor of international relations at Tennessee State University, Nashville. He lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
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Paperback. Very Good- condition, small circular sticker tear to back of cover, mild shelf wear to front. Pages are clean, binding is tight. Boulder: Paladin Press, 1977. P Paperback. 106pp.
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McFarland. Good. 2001. Paperback. 0786410094 . - Book contains markings and notes from previous owner. Book is in good overall condition. No major blemishes. Average wear. .
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Paperback / softback. New. This work focuses on the all black 92nd Infantry Division in the Italian Campaign of World War II and the poor combat performance of the Division. It gives an overview of the Italian Campaign and the role of the Division, and examines the reasons for the its troubles on and off the battlefield.
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