While most African Americans serving at the beginning of WWII were assigned to non-combat units and relegated to service duties, such as supply, maintenance, and transportation, their work behind front lines was equally vital to the war effort.
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African Americans contributed as soldiers and they also joined the NAVY.
They served in the US military.
Americans contributed to the war in multiple ways. They provided military support, with over 16 million Americans serving in the armed forces. They also contributed economically by producing weapons, equipment, and supplies. Additionally, Americans supported the war effort through rationing, purchasing war bonds, and participating in various civilian volunteer organizations.
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Many joined segregated Union units and fought in the military.