442nd Combat Team

What was one of the major achievements of the 442nd soldiers during WWII?

• Winning the most battles in the Pacific theater

• Becoming the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of American warfare

• Being the first unit to reach Berlin

• Developing advanced military technology

How did the 442nd combat team impact the outcome of WWII?

• The 442nd combat team caused the defeat of the Allies in WWII

• The 442nd combat team impacted the outcome of WWII by contributing to the Allied victory through their bravery, sacrifices, and demonstration of loyalty and patriotism.

• The 442nd combat team had no impact on WWII

• The 442nd combat team was a neutral force in WWII

Which battle is the 442nd combat team most famous for participating in?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Bruyères

What recognition did the 442nd combat team receive for their bravery and service?

• Received no recognition

• Awarded the Medal of Honor

• Designated as a non-combat unit

• Most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of the United States Military

In which year was the 442nd combat team formed?

• 1945

• 1943

• 1950

• 1941

What was the motto of the 442nd combat team?

• Fight to Win

• Go for Broke

• Victory or Death

• Never Surrender

How many Purple Hearts did the 442nd combat team members collectively earn?

• 7,543

• 10,234

• 9,486

• 8,765

What distinguished the 442nd combat team from other military units during WWII?

• Segregated unit composed of American soldiers of Japanese ancestry

• Unit composed of American soldiers of Chinese ancestry

• Unit composed of American soldiers of German ancestry

• Unit composed of American soldiers of Italian ancestry

What role did the 442nd combat team play in the rescue of the Lost Battalion?

• They negotiated a peace treaty with the Germans

• They provided medical support to the Lost Battalion

• They broke through German lines and rescued over 200 trapped men.

• They served as translators for the trapped men

What was the significance of the 442nd combat team being composed primarily of Japanese Americans?

• It was a segregated unit made up of volunteers from internment camps and Hawaii, who fought with great distinction in World War II, becoming one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history.

• The 442nd combat team was known for its lack of discipline and poor performance in battle

• The team primarily consisted of German Americans, not Japanese Americans

• It was a unit formed after the war ended, with no significant impact on military operations