Heroism in the Korean War: A story of racial redemption

At a time when there are news articles nearly every day about racism in the U.S., it is encouraging to come across a story of two American servicemen who contradict the narrative of deep seated and irascible racial hatred in this country. And this is a true story which took place in 1950 when the country was, in fact, still mired in the evil swamp of segregation and racial injustice.

The story is told in Adam Makos's inspiring book, "Devotion." He tells of two naval aviators stationed on the U.S. aircraft carrier, the Leyte, shortly after hundreds of thousands of "volunteers" from Communist China crossed the Yalu River and ambushed the First Marine Division near the Chosen Reservoir. It is a story of remarkable courage, sacrifice and heroism.