World War II

WORLD OF HURT

is a lucidly written introduction to the African American experience during World War II, intended primarily for readers who know little about it. It is not uncommon for lay students of World War II to know the basics of the Double V campaign (victory over fascism abroad, victory over racism at home); the

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