Triple Nickles
Challenges Faced
Key Themes
Historical Context
World War 2
100

The name of the military unit featured in "Courage Has No Color"

What are The Triple Nickles?

100

The most significant challenge faced by the Triple Nickles

What is racial discrimination and segregation?

100

The title "Courage Has No Color" suggests about the book's theme

What is courage is not limited to race or ethnicity?

100

The type of sources Tanya Lee Stone used to write the book

What is archival documents, photographs, and personal interviews?

100

The year World War 2 officially started

When is 1939?

200

The year the Triple Nickles officially formed

When is 1943?

200

The Triple Nickles' actions that challenged racial stereotypes at the time

What is they excelled in their mission despite discrimination?

200

Tanya Lee Stone (The author) portrays the personal experiences of the Triple Nickles soldiers

What is through personal stories and experiences?

200

One of the major outcomes for African American soldiers post-World War II

What is military desegregation began, influencing broader civil rights? 

200

The two theaters of World War 2

What is the European and Pacific?

300

The leader of the Triple Nickles

Who is Lieutenant Colonel Bradley Biggs?

300

A unique aspect of the Triple Nickles' service that was notable during the war

What is they fought domestic threats on US soil?

300

"Courage Has No Color" is an important historical account

What is it highlights an often overlooked part of military history?

300

The way the story of the Triple Nickles has been recognized in recent times

What is through movies and documentaries?

300
The main enemies of the Allies (United States and friends)

Who is Germany, Italy, and Japan?

400

The main mission the Triple Nickles were assigned to

What is fighting forest fires caused by Japanese balloon bombs?

400

The book suggests this about recognition for minority contributions

What is it highlights and inspires future generations?

400

The impact the Triple Nickles had on the perception of African American soldiers

What is they helped change perceptions through their bravery?
400

The role women played in the story of the Triple Nickles

What is they supported the unit as nurses and administrative staff?

400

The most notable group the Nazis committed genocide against

Who is the Jewish?

500

The military policy the Triple Nickles contributed to

What is desegregation of the military?

500

The Triple Nickles' mission changed during World War II

What is from combat fighting to firefighting?

500

Tanya Lee Stone hope readers will take away from "Courage Has No Color"

What is a recognition of the courage and contributions of all soldiers, regardless of race?

500

The primary focus of Tanya Lee Stone’s (the author) “Courage Has No Color”

What is the history of the Triple Nickles, the first African American paratrooper unit?

500

The role of a paratrooper

What is jumping out of airplanes behind enemy lines?