Courage Has No Color - Book Report/Review Example

Courage Has No Color Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles, America’s First Black Paratroopers by Tanya Lee Stone, 978-0-7636-6548-6- Candlewick Press, Massachusetts, 2013, $24.99.2. Genre: Non-fiction/informational3. Characters: The main characters include Walter Morris, General Gaither, and General James Gavin. Walter Morris introduced his men to the drills of paratroopers. He wanted to raise their morale so that they could be proud soldiers. General Gaither is the character who is credit with suggesting the formation of the 92nd Unit “Triple Nickel.

” General James Gavin influenced the recognition of the 92nd Unit and the integration of both whites and blacks in the military units. 4. Plot: Courage Has no Color is about the 555th Parachute Battalion. During the course of World War II, the African Americans were only given duties that were nonrelated to combat. Due to racial prejudice, the white soldiers did not want to fight beside black soldiers. This meant that the black soldiers did not fight for their country. Walter Morris, who was a sergeant with the Service Company of The Parachute School during the World War II, took upon himself to conduct drills for his men, which were similar to the ones the white paratroopers did.

His men responded positively to the drills, and their heads were no longer hung in shame. The military chiefs noticed the drills conducted by Morris. General Gaither, who asked him to prepare his team for a mission, which never materialized, summoned Morris. The 92nd Unit was nicknamed Triple Nickels was sent to fight to fight forest fires, and they ended up becoming smoke jumpers. In a strange twist of fate, the Japanese attacked the America using balloon bombs. The “Triple Nickles” were called into action by using their skill to help the government contain the threat of balloon balls by using their special smoke jumping skills.

After the end of the World War II, the Triple Nickles did not receive the deserved hero’s welcome when they went back to their base. It took the efforts of General James Gavin who made sure that the work done by Triple Nickels to be recognized. The good general further ensured the integration of all the units in the military.5. Touchy areas: The photos and vivid description of the discrimination and racial segregation of the African American endured in the military. 6. Related titles: Imprisoned: Phineas Gage by John Fleischman Jump into the Sky by Shelley Pearsall: The Nazi Hunters by Bascomb Neal.7. Movies: Red Tails (2012), Saving Private Ryan (1998).8. Evaluation: Courage Has No Color is an interesting nonfiction novel that tells the untold story, which involves the 555th Parachute Battalion.

The book dives into the struggles that black soldiers in the military faced during the Second World War. It is a captivating revelation to read that the African American soldiers were only assigned service and security duties. The images/photography within the novel enhances the quality of the work making it come out as more direct and accessible to not only young children but also adults alike. In addition, I was particularly fascinated by the in-depth coverage of the discussion involving the balloon bombs that were utilized by the Japanese government to attack America.

I had not fathomed that the Japanese had attempted this tactic, and I believe it is well covered. I think this novel is suitable for ages 11 and up. In general, this graphic novel provides a critical link that makes it easier for people to understand the fact that the military was among the major institutions to first embrace racial integration. ReferencesStone, T. L. (2013). Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles, Americas First Black Paratroopers. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press.