As happened this year in April and July, a group of American citizens belonging to the Japanese community of the metropolis of Los Angeles, will arrive on Saturday to visit the villages of Tendola (Fosdinovo) and San Terenzo Monti (Fivizzano), retracing the steps where their fathers and grandfathers, members of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Regimental Combat Nisei Battalion, in the distant 1945 soldiers of the US Army, fought ferociously against Nazi and RSI formations, leaving many fallen on the field.
A tribute therefore, from the descendants of these brave American soldiers ‘with almond eyes’, towards their relatives who sacrificed themselves to liberate this corner of Lunigiana, considered an extremely important strategic territory due to the presence of numerous Apennine passes that allowed the connection between the Tyrrhenian coast and the Po Valley. The American guests will visit the Museum of Resistance of Prade di Fosdinovo, the village of Tendola where they will meet the elderly surviving witnesses of the battle between the Nisei and the German soldiers for the liberation of the country in April ’45 and all this will also take place in the neighboring San Terenzo, a hamlet of Fivizzano where the descendants of the Nisei will also visit the Museum of the Culture of Memory. They will be the first to admire the large sign that will be permanently positioned near the Museum for the occasion, which tells, written in Italian and English and soon in German, the tragic story of Stanley Hayami, an American soldier of only 19 years old killed in that place by an enemy sniper. The mayor of Fivizzano Gianluigi Giannetti will also be present for the occasion.
But the visit of the inhabitants of ‘Little Tokio’ in Los Angeles also holds a surprise. It was discovered that one of these soldiers with oriental features, a few months after the end of the war, married a girl from our country, whom he met while both were seeking shelter from the fury of a bombing. The guests will bring photos, documentation and important details of the couple, who then emigrated to the USA where they lived their lives happily.
Roberto Oligeri
Who were the Nisei and what happened to them[1]Honoring the Brave: Descendants of Nisei Soldiers Visit Italian Villages[2]This year, a group of American citizens from the Japanese community in Los Angeles will visit the villages of Tendola (Fosdinovo) and San Terenzo Monti (Fivizzano) in Italy, retracing the steps of their fathers and grandfathers who fought valiantly as members of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Regimental Combat Nisei Battalion during World War II.[3]The Nisei Legacy
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- 1 Who were the Nisei and what happened to them[1]Honoring the Brave: Descendants of Nisei Soldiers Visit Italian Villages[2]This year, a group of American citizens from the Japanese community in Los Angeles will visit the villages of Tendola (Fosdinovo) and San Terenzo Monti (Fivizzano) in Italy, retracing the steps of their fathers and grandfathers who fought valiantly as members of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Regimental Combat Nisei Battalion during World War II.[3]The Nisei Legacy
The 442nd Regiment, comprising primarily Japanese-American soldiers, fought in the European Theatre, including Italy, southern France, and Germany, beginning in 1944[
- 2 Who were the Nisei and what happened to them
]. The Nisei soldiers, known for their bravery and sacrifice, earned numerous accolades, including the Congressional Gold Medal. Shigeru Inouye, a Nisei soldier, was wounded severely in action during the Monte Cassino campaign in Italy[[[[[[[[
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The Liberation of Lunigiana
In 1945, the Nisei soldiers fought fiercely against Nazi and RSI formations, leaving many fallen on the battlefield. Their sacrifices played a crucial role in liberating the strategic territory of Lunigiana, which connects the Tyrrhenian coast to the Po Valley through numerous Apennine passes.
A Tribute to the Fallen
The descendants of these brave American soldiers will visit the Museum of Resistance in Prade di Fosdinovo, the village of Tendola, and the Museum of the Culture of Memory in San Terenzo Monti. They will meet elderly surviving witnesses of the battles and pay their respects to their relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice. A large sign will be unveiled near the Museum of the Culture of Memory, telling the tragic story of Stanley Hayami, an American soldier who fought in the region[[[[[[[[
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Remembering the Past, Honoring the Brave
This visit is a poignant tribute to the Nisei soldiers who fought courageously to liberate Italy and the world from tyranny. Their descendants’ pilgrimage to the villages of Tendola and San Terenzo Monti serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave American soldiers ‘with almond eyes.’ As we remember the past, we honor the brave men who fought for our freedom and pay tribute to their enduring legacy.
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Who were the Nisei and what happened to them
Honoring the Brave: Descendants of Nisei Soldiers Visit Italian Villages
This year, a group of American citizens from the Japanese community in Los Angeles will visit the villages of Tendola (Fosdinovo) and San Terenzo Monti (Fivizzano) in Italy, retracing the steps of their fathers and grandfathers who fought valiantly as members of the 442nd Regiment and the 100th Regimental Combat Nisei Battalion during World War II.
The 442nd Regiment and the Nisei Legacy
The 442nd Regiment, comprising primarily Japanese-American soldiers, fought in the European Theatre, including Italy, southern France, and Germany, beginning in 1944 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442ndInfantryRegiment(UnitedStates”>[1[1)]. The Nisei soldiers, known for their bravery and sacrifice, earned numerous accolades, including the Congressional Gold Medal. Shigeru Inouye, a Nisei soldier, was wounded severely in action during the Monte Cassino campaign in Italy [3[3].
The Liberation of Lunigiana
In 1945, the Nisei soldiers fought fiercely against Nazi and RSI formations, leaving many fallen on the battlefield. Their sacrifices played a crucial role in liberating the strategic territory of Lunigiana, which connects the Tyrrhenian coast to the Po Valley through numerous Apennine passes.
A Tribute to the Fallen
The descendants of these brave American soldiers will visit the Museum of Resistance in Prade di Fosdinovo, the village of Tendola, and the Museum of the Culture of Memory in San Terenzo Monti. They will meet elderly surviving witnesses of the battles and pay their respects to their relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice. A large sign will be unveiled near the Museum of the Culture of Memory, telling the tragic story of Stanley Hayami, an American soldier who fought in the region <a href="https://www.army.mil/article/277941/campdarbyhonorsniseifamilies80yearsafterlivornos_liberation”>[2[2].
Remembering the Past, Honoring the Brave
This visit is a poignant tribute to the Nisei soldiers who fought courageously to liberate Italy and the world from tyranny. Their descendants’ pilgrimage to the villages of Tendola and San Terenzo Monti serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave American soldiers ‘with almond eyes.’ As we remember the past, we honor the legacy of the Nisei soldiers and their families, who have contributed significantly to the rich cultural heritage of the United States and Italy.
A Surprise Discovery
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