Leighton Sumida oral history interview, part 2 of 5, October 21, 1998

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0:00 - The journey overseas

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); Africa; convoy; Italy; Salerno; ship; war

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4:18 - Landing in Salerno

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); Hakujin; Hawaiian soldiers; Italy; swimming; war

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7:15 - Events from Salerno to Cassino

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); artillery fire; combat; communication; German soldiers; Hawaiian soldiers; Italy

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12:52 - Crossing the Volturno River and discussing mines

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); artillery; booby trap; Italy; minefied

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19:43 - Discussing trench foot and mountain combat

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Keywords: 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate); artillery fire; company; food; foxhole; Italy; Presidential Unit Citation

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