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6888th Postal Battalion WWII - African American Women Get it Done
Published 4 years, 8 months ago
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Kaia Alderson’s historical fiction novel reveals the untold true story of the Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II.
Based on a true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. Kaia discusses her research, the 6888th, and the Congressional Gold Medal with host Jim Fausone.