hearing about the language specialists at Bouganville was not only new information to me but also reminded me instantly of what we refer to today as the Navajo Code Talkers and the important role they too played in the campaigns they were involved in.
Hearing about the character of Nimitz was informative and an interesting contrast to that of MacArthur, yet they worked together and achieved victory
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I found it interesting learning about the language specialists at Bouganville as well. How were these Asian-American soldiers so well received though? I thought there was a general distrust of all Asian Americans at that time? Didn't they even have to move to special areas during the war?
As for Nimitz, I really liked seeing the contrast between him and MacArthur. He seemed to be a lot more action a lot less talk. I guess driving a destroyer onto a sandbar will teach you some humility.
Nimitz was and now is the bread and butter of the modern Navy. Practically every Navy base has something named after him. He was such a great example of leading through example that still has an impact on the Navy today. I also found it really interesting in Bouganville's use of Japanese translators. But I was wondering, why weren't these Japanese put into camps like most Japanese-Americans during the war? How come they were able to serve but not their brothers?
the asian american language specialist were very interesting to hear about but it is also interesting to think about how they were received outside of combat in everyday life in america. very similar to the stereo type we have put on people from the middle east after 9-11. also as commented on with the Nimitz presentation- it was interesting to compare nimitz and McCarthur, especially in this era because of the mass propaganda. Nimitz even with many accomplishments still does not with hold up to McCarthurs well known status, for the meer fact that he was not dramatic and outspoken to the people, and therefore not entertaining to write about or read about so even if he did have greater accomplishments than McCarthur during this time, it was ultimately McCarthurs drive and mouth that caused him to receive much of his acclaimed great military status.
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