American soldier

American and Soviet soldier 1945,B&W version can be found on the site

Buddies

Just as pervasive as Nazi ideology throughout German society in the 30s and 40s, was the far longer existing American racial bigotry towards African Americans.  Aside from military segregation throughout the war, returning Black soldiers were often attacked in the Jim Crow South if found wearing their uniforms.  One such veteran lost his sight after a severe beating upon exiting a bus in his dress uniform.

African American military service in both world wars, however proved the flagship of the now famed Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Furthermore, no one could doubt Black patriotism and willingness to serve to obtain freedom abroad and in their own country.