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ISBN: 978-1-930922-06-8 Price: $14.95 Pages: 329 Publisher: j-Press Publishing 4796 126th St. N. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone/Fax: 651-429-1819 E-Mail: sjackson@jpresspublishing.com Distributed by: Ingram, Baker & Taylor Orders may be made directly through j-Press by phone or by internet. Wholesale orders may be placed by phone.	The Nisei Soldier by Edwin M. Nakesone This book is the story of Japanese American citizen's participation in and experience with the events of World War II and the Korean War, not only as the brave soldiers they turned out to be, but as loyal citizens who were often distrusted, discriminated against and actually incarcerated and otherwise deprived of their civil rights. Even though the exploits of these "Nisei" soldiers are not widespread public knowledge, there can be little doubt that the participation of Japanese American citizens in World War II was one of the decisive factors in bringing this war to an end. Written by a professor of Asian American history, who is a Japanese American  himself and an eyewitness to the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as a retired U.S. Army colonel who served in the occupation force of Japan, these essays are rich in fresh detail and perspective on the "Great War" as well as the Korean War.
Reviews For The Nisei Soldier “The Nisei Soldier is A highly recommended addition to any personal, professional, academic or community library WWII history collection.” –The Midwest Book Review.   “You could read the book in one setting but you’d probably rember its content the rest of your life.” –The White Bear Press.   "The Nisei Soldier is a fascinating, fast moving account of major historical events. It is chronicled in such a way that one sees the faces of the protagonists and feels the psychological impact on them--ideal reading particularly for those interested in the contributions of the Nisei to our country's wars." –Tom Oye, Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion veteran.
About the Author Historian Edwin M. Nakasone is a University of Minnesota graduate and a long time member of the history faculty of Century College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.  Born and raised in Hawaii, he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor, Wheeler Army Airfield, and Schofield Barracks on December 7, 1941.   He served in the United States Army as an interpreter during the Occupation of Japan in 1947-1948.  He is a retired colonel, United States Army.      Professor Nakasone teaches World War II history, Asian history and Asian Pacific American history.  He has travelled widely, authored many papers, several books, and produced several videos on WWII.  He was the recipient of two Fulbright grants, one to Japan in 1965 and the other to India in 1981.      His popular "Pearl Harbor Remembered" dramatization has been widely acclaimed and it has been presented to hundreds of schools, colleges, clubs, military and veterans groups, community service clubs, chambers of commerce and history organizations.