There are times when chance takes a hold of the things we do in life, when we just cannot explain the unexplainable but we accept it anyway because of the extra ordinary results. For me this was never more undeniable than just last month, when I was granted an opportunity to go to Verona, Italy, as a part of something the army likes to call a staff ride. It is a great opportunity as an organization, were we as service members have an opportunity travel, learn something new, build esprit de corps, and share experiences, both past and present. This trip to Verona, Italy completely encouraged my research paper and gave the most extraordinary topic to write about. My research topic was motivated by chance, new experiences, and reflection of the
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The information I used for this research paper largely came from the UMUC student library, with additional online sources from historical themed websites, along with official military theses on the actual implementation of African-American soldiers into official roles in combat action. However, many of the references were found using several different key words or phrases such as, “Effects of the Italian Campaign”, “The Italian Campaign”, “92nd Infantry Division”, and “Buffalo Soldiers”. While examining research sources I was able to conclude three paramount things. One, the Italian campaign made it possible for the Allies to proceed with executing Operation Overlord after the removal of thousands of German troops from the eastern European front to the Italian peninsula. Additionally, the campaign removed a world power out of the second world war and even provided an opportunity of the Kingdom of Italy to seek redemption in becoming a co-belligerent. Lastly, the Italian Campaign fostered a magnificent opportunity for African-American soldiers to participate in combat for the first time in the modern
The information I used for this research paper largely came from the UMUC student library, with additional online sources from historical themed websites, along with official military theses on the actual implementation of African-American soldiers into official roles in combat action. However, many of the references were found using several different key words or phrases such as, “Effects of the Italian Campaign”, “The Italian Campaign”, “92nd Infantry Division”, and “Buffalo Soldiers”. While examining research sources I was able to conclude three paramount things. One, the Italian campaign made it possible for the Allies to proceed with executing Operation Overlord after the removal of thousands of German troops from the eastern European front to the Italian peninsula. Additionally, the campaign removed a world power out of the second world war and even provided an opportunity of the Kingdom of Italy to seek redemption in becoming a co-belligerent. Lastly, the Italian Campaign fostered a magnificent opportunity for African-American soldiers to participate in combat for the first time in the modern