"Most African American troops were passed over by white draft boards or, once enlisted, assigned to non-combat or service units.   By 1945, more black troops were being assigned combat roles. All-black combat units were established, including the 758th Tank Battalion, the 332nd Fighter Group (popularly known as the Tuskegee Airmen), and the 477th Bombardment Group, known popularly as the Tuskegee Airmen.  Learn more African American patriotism in World War II <a href=""http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/world-war-ii/essays/patriotism-crosses-color-line-african-americans-world-war-ii"">here</a>."
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