Divisions

In "Divisions," historian Thomas A. Guglielmo challenges the traditional narrative of America's World War II military as a unified force for good. Through over a decade of research, he explores the complex racial dynamics within the military, revealing how it constructed multiple lines of division that reflected and reinforced white supremacy. Guglielmo highlights how these divisions not only undermined the war effort but also laid the groundwork for postwar desegregation and civil rights movements, ultimately reshaping America's understanding of race and unity during this pivotal era.