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The narrative centers on a young Nisei who played a crucial role in the U.S. victory during WWII, potentially saving Doolittle's Raid from failure. His untold story highlights the irony of the unjust internment of 120,000 Japanese-Americans, who were deemed untrustworthy despite their willingness to defend the nation. By exploring this personal account, the book sheds light on a significant yet overlooked chapter of American history, emphasizing themes of loyalty, injustice, and the complexities of identity during wartime.
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The Doolittle Irony, Jim Kelly
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Doolittle Irony
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jim Kelly
- Publisher
- Gatekeeper Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 476
- ISBN13
- 9781642376142
- Category
- History, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- The narrative centers on a young Nisei who played a crucial role in the U.S. victory during WWII, potentially saving Doolittle's Raid from failure. His untold story highlights the irony of the unjust internment of 120,000 Japanese-Americans, who were deemed untrustworthy despite their willingness to defend the nation. By exploring this personal account, the book sheds light on a significant yet overlooked chapter of American history, emphasizing themes of loyalty, injustice, and the complexities of identity during wartime.