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Courage has no color the true story of the Triple Nickles : America's first Black paratroopers

Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.

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Main Author: Stone, Tanya Lee
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2013.
Edition:1st ed.
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United States. > Army. > Parachute Infantry Battalion, 555th > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > Regimental histories > United States > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States. > Army > African American troops > History > 20th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States. > Army > Parachute troops > History > 20th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American > Juvenile nonfiction.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Western Front > Juvenile nonfiction.
African American soldiers > History > 20th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
African Americans > Social conditions > To 1964 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Race discrimination > United States > Juvenile nonfiction.
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What did it take to be a paratrooper in World War II? Specialized training, extreme physical fitness, courage, and -- until the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (the Triple Nickles) was formed -- white skin. It is 1943. Americans are overseas fighting World War II to help keep the world safe from Adolf Hitler's tyranny, safe from injustice, safe from discrimination. Yet right here at home, people with white skin have rights that people with black skin do not. What is courage? What is strength? Perhaps it is being ready to fight for your nation even when your nation isn't ready to fight for you. Excerpted from Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles - America's First Black Paratroopers by Tanya Lee Stone All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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