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Facing the Mountain is a comprehensive nonfiction examination of war‑time America, drawn from Daniel James Brown’s extensive interviews and archival research. The book follows four Japanese‑American families and their sons as they enlist in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and serve in France, Germany, and Italy during World War II. Simultaneously, it chronicles the parents’ experiences—shutting down businesses, losing homes, and facing internment on U.S. soil. By interweaving battlefield exploits with domestic struggles, the work highlights the resilience and determination of Japanese‑American soldiers and civilians amid discrimination and national conflict.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Daniel James Brown
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