[04/17/24 - 11:00 AM] National Geographic Honors WW2 Soldiers of Color with Two New Specials Continuing National Geographic's 136-year record of giving viewers access to pivotal historical moments with new breadth and insight, the network will honor the contributions and sacrifices of overlooked Allied soldiers of color with two new specials on Monday, June 3.
DESCRIPTION: (from National Geographic's web site, June 2024) Archival footage and dramatizations uncover the legacies of soldiers of color during World War II, by shedding light on the contributions of over 8 million individuals who fought for the Allied forces, yet whose stories have largely gone untold.