Videos tagged with 93rd Infantry Division

This video explores the history and experiences of the 93rd Infantry Division, an African American unit that served in both World War I and World War II. It highlights their unique service under French command in WWI, their training and deployment in WWII, and the challenges of racism and discrimination they faced. The narrative emphasizes their combat roles, significant achievements like capturing a Japanese Colonel alive, and the personal stories of soldiers like Sergeant Daniel Thornton Jr., underscoring the human element of their service.