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An American Uprising

Kate Werron
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Kate Werron, who's written a book called An American Uprising, discusses an incident involving black soldiers in Cornwall during WWII.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Racial tensions in military
For: Historians and readers interested in military history and racial issues
Key quote: There's another very good example. In Launceston, in Cornwall, September 1943, it's been discovered by a historian called Kate Werron, who's written a book called An American Uprising.
The host mentions 'An American Uprising' by Kate Werron to highlight the historical context of racial violence involving American soldiers during World War II in Britain. The book provides detailed accounts of incidents that illustrate the systemic racism faced by black soldiers from their white officers.