A haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII: the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Japanese-Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese-Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve, becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.
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