Videos tagged with African-American Soldiers

This episode of 'Opening the Archives' from Palmetto State Armory focuses on the museum's 'Bringbacks and War Trophies' exhibit. CEO Jamon McCllum highlights the importance of documented bringbacks and showcases a particularly unique item: a German P38 pistol and bayonet brought back by Calvin Meny, an African-American soldier and Bronze Star recipient. The exhibit aims to honor individual soldiers and their service, emphasizing the historical significance of these artifacts.

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.

This American Rifleman Television video segment, "Over There! Part 6: Soldiers, But Not Equal," delves into the experiences of African American soldiers in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. These soldiers, who earned the distinguished nickname "Harlem Hellfighters," fought bravely on the Western Front despite facing significant racial discrimination and inequality within the military structure. The video highlights their contributions and sacrifices, offering a crucial historical perspective on their service.

This episode of American Rifleman Television touches on the historical context of African American soldiers in World War I, specifically the "Harlem Hellfighters" (369th Infantry Regiment), and briefly reviews the Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ pistol. The review highlights the pistol's ease of manipulation, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The historical segment emphasizes the bravery and patriotism of these soldiers despite facing segregation and discrimination.