Haruo Sakaji oral history interview, part 4 of 5, May 1, 2004

Files

Dublin Core

Description

Sakaji discusses his encounters with French civilians; talks about the black market trade; and discusses his experiences during the Champagne Campaign. He then talks about the rescue of the Lost Battalion and General Dahlquist; discusses General Mark Clark; and talks about his combat experiences on the Gothic Line. Next, Sakaji talks about his encounters with Japanese Brazilian troops; describes German soldiers; and talks about his encounters with German POWs. Sakaji then talks about corresponding with his family while overseas; and discusses his experiences in Europe post-war including his work, and traveling to Switzerland, Rome, and Vatican City. Lastly, Sakaji talks about friendships with fellow soldiers, and returning home.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:29:21

Language

Spatial Coverage

Identifier

2004OH0444_04_Sakaji

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/444-Sakaji-Haruo-4.m4v

Date of Birth

1924 May 04

Location of Birth

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Sakaji, Haruo: narrator, Horsting, Robert: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Haruo Sakaji oral history interview, part 4 of 5, May 1, 2004,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed December 22, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1050445.