Shizuya hayashi biography for kids
Shizuya hayashi biography for kids
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Shizuya Hayashi: The Japanese-American Soldier Who Showed Astounding Bravery on His First Day of Combat
During the Italian Campaign in World War II, German soldiers faced a sight they’d never expected: Japanese-American soldiers.
These men were members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, comprised entirely of Nisei (children of Japanese Immigrants) troops. What makes this story all the more amazing is knowing how these soldiers and their families were treated by a scared and hateful populace at home.
Their families, friends and neighbors were imprisoned by the US government over suspicions of seditious or treasonous behavior, yet the men of the 100th were proud patriots and wanted to prove to the populace that one’s heritage doesn’t always dictate their nationality.
The battalion fought bravely throughout the Italian Campaign and earned the respect of their peers and enemies, but when they made first contact with the Germans, one man showed his courage above the rest.