Army as a Profession of Choice for Black Americans in World War II: Assessing the Impact on Future Force Structure

摘要

This study shows how prevalent institutional attitudes between the world wars influenced the Army's use of black soldiers during World War II. Using survey, reports of black veterans and other evidence, it demonstrates that racist policies adversely influenced morale and performance of black units, even though many black soldiers and some black units performed gallantly and effectively. It concludes with lessons learned from this era, focusing largely on the role of strategic leaders in shaping their organization's cultures.