When World War II broke out, Japanese Americans, including George "Joe" Sakato and his family, were treated as threats. But Sakato still joined the Army because he wanted to protect the United States and its people. And on a hill in eastern France, he launched a one-man charge that defied military logic and changed the tides of the battle. His story is an incredible tale of loyalty and friendship against impossible odds.

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Episode resources:

Honor Before Glory: The Epic World War II Story of the Japanese American GIs Who Rescued the Lost Battalion by Scott McGaugh (Grand Central Publishing, 2016)

“442nd Regimental Combat Team” by the Densho Encyclopedia 

“Going for Broke: The 442nd Regimental Combat Team” by the National World War II Museum

When World War II broke out, Japanese Americans, including George "Joe" Sakato and his family, were treated as threats. But Sakato still joined the Army because he wanted to protect the United States and its people. And on a hill in eastern France, he launched a one-man charge that defied military logic and changed the tides of the battle. His story is an incredible tale of loyalty and friendship against impossible odds.
Binge the full season of Medal of Honor, ad-free, with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up and save on the Medal of Honor show page on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medal-of-honor-stories-of-courage/id1751303783">Apple Podcasts</a> or at <a href="http://pushkin.fm/plus">pushkin.fm/plus</a>. Use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.
Connect with the team!&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Follow Pushkin on social <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushkinpods/">@pushkinpods</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow JR Martinez <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamjrmartinez/">@iamjrmartinez</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Meredith Rollins <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meredithkrollins/">@meredithkrollins</a></li>
<li>Email the team: <a href="mailto:medalofhonor@pushkin.fm">medalofhonor@pushkin.fm</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode resources:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Before-Glory-Japanese-Battalion/dp/0306824450">Honor Before Glory: The Epic World War II Story of the Japanese American GIs Who Rescued the Lost Battalion by Scott McGaugh</a> (Grand Central Publishing, 2016)
<a href="https://encyclopedia.densho.org/442nd_Regimental_Combat_Team/#Combat">&ldquo;442nd Regimental Combat Team&rdquo; by the Densho Encyclopedia</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/442nd-regimental-combat-team">&ldquo;Going for Broke: The 442nd Regimental Combat Team&rdquo; by the National World War II Museum</a>

Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice.

In our third season, you’ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at Pushkin.fm/plus and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.

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Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States&rsquo; highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice. In our third season, you&rsquo;ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at <a href="http://Pushkin.fm/plus">Pushkin.fm/plus</a> and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.
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Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

America's Soldier: Why the U.S. Needed George Sakato

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