Yvonne Latty’s “We Were There” illustrates the experiences of many Black Americans, who decided to enlist in World War II. Theses individuals exhibit courage, bravery and perseverance. Growing up during a time of rough segregation and discrimination, these Soldiers fought long and strong for this Country. Nonetheless, they were motivated to create change in America for Blacks and pave a way for equality in the Military. They were recruited or drafted in the War for the purposes of cleaning, loading ammunition or carrying the dead; however, their missions changed and quickly shifted to defenders of themselves as well as White Soldiers. Army Sergeant James Tillman describes the front line stating, “The white man wanted the prestige of fighting
