To: JennysCool
"he major difference between then and now is during WWII “Latinos” considered themselves “Americans.” "Bingo. I shared a shelter-half with a 'Latino' from the Southwest after we landed in Marseilles in 1944. I am Irish. The squad leader was an Italian from the East. I don't know what the platoon leader was but he was killed in Germany and buried in France.
22 posted on
09/23/2007 9:35:51 AM PDT by
ex-snook
("But above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
To: ex-snook
During the Battle of the Bulge with Germans disguised as Americans behind American lines, it was mentioned that the sight of a Black soldier coming around the corner was a total relief since he would not have been anything but American. Don’t know if that actually happened, but it could have since everybody was in the combat situation then.
33 posted on
09/23/2007 9:57:45 AM PDT by
RightWhale
(25 degrees today. Phase state change accomplished.)
To: ex-snook
Bingo. I shared a shelter-half with a 'Latino' from the Southwest after we landed in Marseilles in 1944. I am Irish. The squad leader was an Italian from the East. I don't know what the platoon leader was but he was killed in Germany and buried in France. Thanks for your service!
44 posted on
09/23/2007 11:03:52 AM PDT by
burzum
(None shall see me, though my battlecry may give me away -Minsc)
To: ex-snook
Hey, Snook! You have my respect and admiration for your service.
57 posted on
09/23/2007 12:48:10 PM PDT by
JennysCool
(Don't taze me, Bro!)
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