What a thoroughly researched and thoughtful work of history。 Guglielmo leaves no stone unturned in a search to understand the extents of racism and division in America's World War II military。 From the homefront to the frontlines， there was no place where those of color did not face some sort of discrimination， whether from their fellow soldiers or the civilians they encountered。 This is a must read for anyone interested in history， especially the histories of race relations in America or of the What a thoroughly researched and thoughtful work of history。 Guglielmo leaves no stone unturned in a search to understand the extents of racism and division in America's World War II military。 From the homefront to the frontlines， there was no place where those of color did not face some sort of discrimination， whether from their fellow soldiers or the civilians they encountered。 This is a must read for anyone interested in history， especially the histories of race relations in America or of the Second World War。 While not slandering the heroic efforts of those who fought， Guglielmo expertly uncovers the inequities faced by nonwhites and seeks to make their voices heard。 。。。more