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• Studio: A&E
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0012UHYG0

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They have served in conflicts dating back to the 19th century, and they are an increasingly important and growing part of the U.S. military. But the role of Hispanics in the armed services is largely overlooked, despite the fact that many Hispanic soldiers have won the highest military award the nation bestows, the Medal of Honor. They served in every theater of operations, manning the gun decks of battleships and driving the Japanese from the malarial jungles of Burma. All told, 12 Hispanic soldiers earned the Medal of Honor during World War II. From the bloodstained beaches of Iwo Jima to the Battle of the Bulge, HISPANICS AND THE MEDAL OF HONOR brings their gripping stories to life. Veterans tell of their struggles against prejudice within the ranks and relive the events that led to their being decorated, while archival footage shows what it was like in the heat of battle. UNSUNG HEROES explores an important aspect of America's military past.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Many Fought Bravely,But!, November 9, 2011

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Robert Dias "Bobby Dias" (Heaven on Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hispanics and the Medal of Honor, the History Channel (VHS Tape)

Many did fight bravely alongside American soldiers, but the fact is that over seven million mexicans ran back to Mexico just before WWII. Do not speak of them all as being brave or loving America.