African Americans fighting in the Pacific theater stated that the most fitting epitaph for a black soldier was "here lies a black man killed fighting a yellow man for the protection of a white man." Which of the following best supports this statement?
A) African American soldiers suffered a higher mortality rate than other racial groups.
B) Many wartime industries refused to hire African Americans.
C) African Americans fought for their nation but still faced discrimination.
D) World War II German prisoners of war received better treatment than African American soldiers.

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This statement reflects the irony and frustration felt by African American soldiers who were fighting for a country that still subjected them to segregation and discrimination, even as they put their lives on the line. It underscores the racial injustices they faced at home while fighting abroad.

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