Reviews
"This unit is the most decorated unit for its size in American warfare history...These men are honored by this book and deserve the appreciation of this nation." -- Portland Book Review, Praise for Honor Before Glory "The legendary courage and tenacity of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team made it the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States Army. The sacrifice of these young Japanese American volunteer soldiers also gave poignant new meaning and irony to America's understanding of patriotism. McGaugh's accurate account will put a lump in our throat." --Pete Wilson , former governor of California "Well-researched and riveting, Honor Before Glory is a stirring tale of how Japanese American soldiers disregarded hatred, distrust, and overt racism to serve the nation with courage, dignity, and distinction. A page-turner with both depth and emotional punch." --Stephen Harding , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Battle "On these beautifully written pages, the desperation, terror, and trauma of the infantry soldier's wold comes to life, as does the famous story of the 'Lost Battalion' and the remarkable men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. A true page-turner--I could not put it down." --John C. McManus , author of The Dead and Those about to Die "Men in combat pull no punches, and neither does author Scott McGaugh, who has crafted a stirring, superbly written account of the Nisei soldiers who fought a determined enemy, terrible weather, impossible terrain, command blunders, and racial injustice at home--and changed a nation's attitudes about Japanese Americans. Inspiring!" --Flint Whitlock , Editor, WWII Quarterly "The best book yet written on the subject--a masterpiece of nonfiction, at once gripping in its narrative and definitive in its accuracy." --Chris Brusatte , Go for Broke Education Center "A great read." --Alex Kershaw , New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Winter and Avenue of Spies Library Journal , 10/1/16 "The author creates a suspenseful narrative that carefully recounts the actions, events, and personalities involved without bogging down the flow...World War II buffs will find this book to be a satisfying read and a necessary addition to the subject's literature.", Praise for Honor Before Glory "The legendary courage and tenacity of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team made it the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States Army. The sacrifice of these young Japanese American volunteer soldiers also gave poignant new meaning and irony to America's understanding of patriotism. McGaugh's accurate account will put a lump in our throat." --Pete Wilson , former governor of California "Well-researched and riveting, Honor Before Glory is a stirring tale of how Japanese American soldiers disregarded hatred, distrust, and overt racism to serve the nation with courage, dignity, and distinction. A page-turner with both depth and emotional punch." --Stephen Harding , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Battle "On these beautifully written pages, the desperation, terror, and trauma of the infantry soldier's wold comes to life, as does the famous story of the 'Lost Battalion' and the remarkable men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. A true page-turner--I could not put it down." --John C. McManus , author of The Dead and Those about to Die, "The little-known story of a segregated Japanese American unit that rescued a surrounded battalion during World War II...McGaugh captures the horror and humanity of this slog through mud, forest and unrelenting German resistance."-- Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review), 10/28/16, "Highly recommended, especially for both personal and public library American History collections." -- Midwest Book Review, Praise for Honor Before Glory "The legendary courage and tenacity of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team made it the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States Army. The sacrifice of these young Japanese American volunteer soldiers also gave poignant new meaning and irony to America's understanding of patriotism. McGaugh's accurate account will put a lump in our throat." --Pete Wilson , former governor of California "Well-researched and riveting, Honor Before Glory is a stirring tale of how Japanese American soldiers disregarded hatred, distrust, and overt racism to serve the nation with courage, dignity, and distinction. A page-turner with both depth and emotional punch." --Stephen Harding , New York Times bestselling author of The Last Battle "On these beautifully written pages, the desperation, terror, and trauma of the infantry soldier's wold comes to life, as does the famous story of the 'Lost Battalion' and the remarkable men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. A true page-turner--I could not put it down." --John C. McManus , author of The Dead and Those about to Die "Men in combat pull no punches, and neither does author Scott McGaugh, who has crafted a stirring, superbly written account of the Nisei soldiers who fought a determined enemy, terrible weather, impossible terrain, command blunders, and racial injustice at home--and changed a nation's attitudes about Japanese Americans. Inspiring!" --Flint Whitlock , Editor, WWII Quarterly "The best book yet written on the subject--a masterpiece of nonfiction, at once gripping in its narrative and definitive in its accuracy." --Chris Brusatte , Go for Broke Education Center "A great read." --Alex Kershaw , New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Winter and Avenue of Spies, "Follows members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team from the United States to Europe, focusing on their rescue of the 'Lost Battalion,' the 1st Battalion of the 141st Infantry. What emerges is a crisp, hyper-focused narrative that profiles the tenacity of both groups of soldiers and their commanding officers against the brutal conditions of war in Europe...[McGaugh] writes intimately about the soldiers of the 44nd...An engrossing read. Through focusing on the 442nd and one particular rescue, McGaugh crafts a deeply personal take that highlights the personal sacrifices and brings to light one of the Japanese American wartime experiences. It reflects their legacy in the best ways." -- Japan Society of Greater Philadelphia, "[McGaugh's] recounting of the young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd-the segregated infantry unit exhaustively, dramatically and sensitively explored in Honor Before Glory-could not be more gripping."-- Times of San Diego, "A well-researched look at an important WWII battle. However, it is also much more. McGaugh's writing is solid and engaging, and he manages to bring the points of view of the American soldier, the Japanese-American soldier, and even the Germans into a much more complete picture than previously produced. This is a testament to the bravery, courage, and sacrifice of the American soldier." -- San Francisco Book Review, "A fine tribute to the hard-fighting men who were a part of the 442nd...An excellent tribute to the Japanese American soldiers who fought and died for their fellow Americans on a forgotten ridge in eastern France."-- Collected Miscellany
