On May 15, 1942, the 93rd Infantry Division was officially activated, becoming the first African American infantry division formed during World War II. Comprising over 14,000 troops, the 93rd played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater, including operations in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Despite facing segregation and limited recognition at home, the soldiers of the 93rd demonstrated bravery, discipline, and skill in some of the war’s toughest jungle warfare. Their service laid groundwork for the eventual integration of the U.S. military and challenged racist assumptions about Black soldiers’ combat readiness.
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