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A distant shore : African Americans of D-Day /

1.2 million African Americans served in World War II in some capacity, and although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 African Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cohen, Douglas (Director, Producer), Dolan, Samuel K. (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 2007.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
United States. > Army > African American troops > History > 20th century.
États-Unis. > Army > Troupes noires américaines > Histoire > 20e siècle.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > France > Normandy > Personal narratives, American.
World War, 1939-1945 > Veterans > Interviews.
African American soldiers > History > 20th century.
African American veterans > Interviews.
Militaires noirs américains > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Anciens combattants noirs américains > Entretiens.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:1.2 million African Americans served in World War II in some capacity, and although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 African Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (45 minutes)
Playing Time:00:44:27