Why the Harlem Hellfighters served under French command instead of American leadership in WWI.

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In short: The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the Harlem Hellfighters, was an all-black unit from New York that fought on the Western Front. This video explores their unique deployment and the historical context of their service during the First World War.

The 369th Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit originating from Harlem, New York. During the First World War, they were not deployed under American command, but were instead loaned to the French Army to serve on the Western Front.

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