I'm a Texan...to me, these men are not "Honorary" Texans...They are TRUE TEXANS!!!!! They embodied the real spirit that Texas is known for!!!!!

my neighbor WAS in 442nd with two purple heart, and is still a live he is 97

My French professor told us that her 1st look at Americans was these Japanese-American troops liberating her village in France in 1944. 🇺🇸🇯🇵🤝🇫🇷

As a Japanese American, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for telling our story. We are so underrepresented and nobody talks about the 442nd. I went to a military museum the other day, and they talked about all of the different ethnicities that fought under the US flag. I didn’t see one thing about the 442nd or the Japanese Americans, I was so disappointed. Thank you so much for making this

I watched a documentary about the Japanese American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II. A veteran was asked about how he felt. He broke down crying. "So many died."

It was a suicide mission to save a few guys. My grandpa was a 442nd and survived, but his brother died. Only a few people made it back from that rescue mission. You forgot to mention an important noteworthy event when they went to rescue the Texans, the mountain was filled with Nazis pointing their guns and artillery down the mountain making it impossible to advance. There was only one unoccupied side of the mountain where there was a long straight drop. The Germans didn't think anyone would be foolish enough to climb up from there. The 442nd did it and they suffered many casualties falling off. My grandpa said that although the men who slipped and fell knew they were falling to their death they all chose to fall silently to their death so that their fellow Soldiers could advance forward undetected and ultimately save those few Texans. That is dedication, selflessness and honor at its best especially when their family were being persecuted at home.

My dad and uncles served in the 442 in WW2. One of my uncles received the silver star for taking out 2 machine gun nests. They would rarely speak of the war and what happened. They were taught as kids to be humble. Difficult times. Have a great day everyone.

Idk why but seeing an angry Japanese man scream “I AM TEXAN NOW” is the funniest most American thing I have ever seen

Germany: “Not Texans! Anything but that!”

God bless them 🥺 they were mistreated and still fought hard for us.

As a Texan I am proud that these men got the respect they deserve!

Texan Japanese: “Look at me, I’m Mike Tyson Ronald Reagan!”

My abuelito was in the 141st. He would meet with his Nisei counterparts once a year for decades after this happened. He also told me first hand stories about the hardships they faced together. Texas hasn't forgotten their sacrifice!

Both my grandfather and his brother did that as well as my grandmother's brother. For their sacrifice they didn't have to go to these camps. Thank you for spreading this information because it was swept under the rug a bit.

These guys were the guys who inspired me. Born and raised in Japan never set foot in the U.S except to join the U.S Marine Corp at 19 when Sept 11 happened. I served 7 years before being medically retired due to injuries received on the front lines with the infantry.

There was actually an old black and white film called "Go for Broke" that followed these guys through the war. For anyone that can find it these days, it's worth watching. If a bit slow.

They were cannon fodder, and they overcame those odds.

They really went from “konichiwa” to “Howdy y’all”

I had two very close Japanese friends when I was growing up. Their father, "Katz" Miya served in the 442nd and earned a purple heart and a bronze star. He passed away some time ago. I loved that family. Their mother was my and my older brothers 2nd mother and she treated us like her sons. I miss them a great deal.

As a Texan I approve this message. Lol

German Commander: "Thank goodness! Japanese reinforcements." German Soldier: "Wait... why are the Japanese here...?" American Nisei: "GO FOR BROKE! BANZAI!" Germans: *confused screaming*

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As a Texan in the Navy, I say "we few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"

They’re literally just Americans not “Japanese Americans”

This is probably the most random video title I’ve ever read.

This needs to be a movie

Texas: Yeah i'm the biggest state in US Alaska: Um, About that- Texas: Shush!!

Some Texans still honor these men and the ones they rescued I'm one of them. "Texans have long memories"

“I once saw a man in a cowboy hat teaching a group of Japanese people how to swear in English while smoking a cigarette”

I am a Texan. And this gives me a deeper sense of respect for the Japanese, and people of Japanese decent.

Just because people are of a different colour doesn’t mean they will not fight for the country they call home.

They are true Texans, for only Texans possess the guts and genius that these men had. I am proud to call them Texans.

Any Texans in here wondering why this wasn’t in our year of Texas history

This brought tears to my eyes , these guys were amazing. Respect ✊

I am in the Tennessee National Guard, when I was at training in Fort Sam Huston, TX I had a lot of thanks given to me, not just for being in the service, but for being a Tennessean as well. They recognize the patch which I was allowed to wear there. Tennessee has a long standing history of volunteering, during the Alamo Tennessee was there doing what they could. Texas really does have a very long memory. The Lone Star and Volunteer states have a pretty long history together.

I lived in an adult family home, and there was a 97 year Japanese man who lived with me. He lived in those internment camps and the ones in Idaho. He talked about them all the time

WW2 sure was a hard time for Japanese-Americans, so much so it fuel them to bypass through it and ultimately made them more battle hardened

"Surrender now or be annihilated." Ligit respond "NUTS!"

fun fact in Hawaii there were in fact many Japanese Americans loyal to Japan, and some even helped Japan attack Pearl Harbor however, the first Japanese poisoner of war was captured by a Japanese American soldier on that same day

Hollywood must do a project on this. Salute to the brave soldiers! Love from 🇮🇳

Actually, the 442nd received around 810 Bronze Stars, not 5,200. And 354 Silver Stars, not 588. That's a lot of awards for such a small unit nonetheless.

Japan: i texas

They really went from, “TENNO HAIKA BANZAI!” to, “FOR THE ALAMO!”

im from hawaii & my old neighbor was in the 442nd, he lost his right leg & right arm when he tried to save his comrades from an enemy grenade in europe. he used to tell me more detailed stories of bad treatment & felt neglected by his own country during these trials n tribulations of ww2. he would tell them with teary eyes & cracking voice of grave sadness. he rose to the occasion even when his own country doubted him. he died in the mid '90s as a true patriotic american hero.

Yeeeeeee Haaaaawwwww! From a real Texan.Thank you 442nd. For your help.God bless every one of you men

My grandfather met Nisei often as his military career followed that, Africa Italy, France, Germany. Go for Broke was an Xtreme gamblers slogan.

Thank you for telling this story. My family served in the 442nd and it's always good to see their story being told. I would, however, make 2 corrections: 1) Nisei is pronounced "nee-say". It means "2nd generation". They way you were pronouncing it means something different. 2) The 100th Infantry was formed before the 442nd. I'm impressed you mentioned the Hawaii National Guard. Most don't include that detail. The 100th was deployed to Africa where they served with distinction. They were deployed to Italy next and were in need of reinforcement. Thanks to their service record, the top brass approved the formation of the larger 442nd to join with them. The 100th became the 1st battalion of the 442nd and was allowed to keep their designation. The full unit title is the 100/442nd Regimental Combat Team.

My uncle was a paratrooper in the European theater. He had nothing but respect for them sonsabitches. They fought hard and they fought well. God bless them. Heroes all. I thank them for their service. I'm proud to call them my countrymen.

I'm glad stories like this are coming to light...would love to see a movie made about it

Hope everyone is having a good day 👍🏾

This isn’t the “Lost Battalion” but it’s still a heartwarming story. The real lost battalion was during WWI.

Thank you for making this. I'm a Japanese-American (although, honestly, I'm more American than Japanese :D) and it's always saddened me what my grandparents and great-grandparents had to live through and what they did in order to prove themselves loyal to the US. The 442nd/100th veterans never really talk about their experiences either, unless it's to say something like, "Oh, I served with him!". Once, one of my uncles mentioned that he'd been sent to Germany and helped liberate a concentration camp there, then looked really sad and didn't continue speaking. I can only imagine what he felt when he was confronted with the scene since his own family was interned in a relocation camp in the mainland US. It must have been the stuff of nightmares compounded with the emotions of a situation that hit too close to home. Even after coming back from WWII, there was a lot of anti-Japanese sentiment. As a kid, my Dad remembers being told to act as American as possible. He was forbidden from speaking any of the Japanese he had picked up from his grandmother and his parents would only speak English so that he would sound as American as possible. Needless to say, he's now only fluent in English. Even though my Dad is, honestly, one of the most patriotic people I know, there's always been anger to his patriotism, like he's saying, "This country is my country, even if it doesn't want me."

*Sees title* Me: *A Texan who wants to go to Japan* …Nice

12th generation Texan here.. Thanks fellas.

I never learned any of this growing up, but I am honored as a fellow Texan for their couragous & honored service to both our state & country. Thank you for producing this video. I diffinently need to read up more extensively on this.

Stories like this I live for, those men are true heroes and I can thank them enough for their service and bravery.

It is suggested that Order 66's name from starwars is derived from Executive Order 9066

We learned about the 141st 442nd in school down in Texas. Great story glad it’s being shared

Great story. Those brave men deserve every bit of respect and praise they've received 💯

Roof Koreans meeting Texas Japanese: "Finally, a worthy opponent; our battke will be legendary!"

Never heard of this story. I have no doubt this will be a movie soon.

Truly awe inspiring... thank you. If it wasn’t for you, many men would not know the inspiration of these patriots, their sacrifices, and the discrimination they faced. Thank you, infographics.

amazing story, i knew a lot about this going into it but it still brought me to tears, couldn't help but return the salute at 7:40 thank you, brave men of honor

Germanys be like >Hears "Banzai" / panic >Japanese are allies / kalm >You're in the the western front and the men charging across the field are wearing cowboy hats and US uniforms / PANIK

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This channel has taught me more than school has

They really went like "Hey bobby look! I'm American!"

That honor was well deserved. Brought a tear to my eye

Honestly, being a honorary texan sounds like the best prize i could get

Carl McCluggage, he was my neighbor, had lost an eye and leg in WWII, he was one of the lost Battalion, he talked about those men who came to their rescue.

They were interned on Ft. Hood Texas. My grandfather was CO at the internment camp . It changed him greatly!

God Bless all these brave men who fought and died for our freedom. 🙏

Texans. Tejanos. Whatever you want to call us. Good men. Good breed.

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Japanese Texans be like: lets do this texas style

Ngl I got a bit teary eyed watching this 🥺 bless them all and hope they're resting in peace rn ❤️

Bless the 442.🥲 May your bravery never be forgotten. You may of had “Japanese genetics”, but your hearts are 100% Texan!

I can’t believe I’ve never heard about this, thank you 🙏

I’m from Texas and I love japan

Texanese Soldier: “Cow-nichiwa”

Title is misleading. They were never "Japanese soldiers". They were true americans that happen to be of Japanese/Asian/Pacific Islander decent.

Heroes all of them. I dare say the greatest of the greatest generation.

200 dead and 2000 wounded just to save 211 men. They were really treated as if they were disposable. 😥

My grandfather was part of the 442nd K company. He did and would have done anything for his country. A true American Patriot. RIP

Love these 😁

Do you know we have a heart as big as Texas never forget our soldiers And always respect them

As a American I thank you so much .You all for my freedom and your service .And I'm ashamed that the country you and your fellow soldier gave so much to defend .And I deeply sorry I no you all can never be repaid for your dedicated service .But I thank you because iits brave men and women like you and your fellow soldiers that I get to have freedom and a voice .And most important of all I got to have my family to be born free .And again from the bottom of our Hearts I thank each and everyone of you and you are my Brother's and fellow Americans God bless each and everyone of of you and bless the brave souls who died for my and my family's freedom .

I can’t stop thinking about the japenese guy was just screaming I AM A TEXAN NOW! During battle on the thumbnail

Nisei is pronounced “knee-say”

"Yeah we're all Texan, change planes in Dallas you're a Texan"

Title misleading, they're Americans. This sort of title reinforces the notion that Asian-Americans' citizenship and social acceptance is always conditional.

Anybody else get excited when you see the notification or just me? This guy and team need a raise.The research they must do is phenomenal.who else agrees? 👇

Some towns in the U.S. refused to send their Japanese citizens to the camps. Gallup, New Mexico was one of them.

the people that disliked couldnt believed the soldiers turned into texans

Great story about a great unit. Most Medals of Honor of any unit in the war. Lots of brave Americans.

Thanks for this video!

A movie should be made about these events. I’d give it a watch

He wanted to be a cowboy and not a samurai …

"Go For Broke" that's amazing

I love infographics,it tells so many types of different stories about amazing people,and amazing subjects,and the storyteller has such a calming yet intelligent sounding lyricism ,if there is such a description