‘Greatest Generation’ Survey on Race, Sex and Combat During World War II Runs Counter to Its Wholesome Image

Dec 22nd 2021 5:17pm EST

In August 1944, an American soldier finishing up an Army survey was asked whether he had any further remarks. He did. “White supremacy must be maintained,” he wrote. “I’ll fight if necessary to prevent racial equality. I’ll never salute a negro officer and I’ll not take orders from a negroe. I’m sick of the army’s […]

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