First, for those who want to know more-read the book "THE FORGOTTEN ELEVEN." As an amateur historian, the period of WW2 holds my major interest with the Civil War a close second. One thing that constantly amazes me is the attitude towards black soldiers. Black Americans have served in the military since the Revolutionary War (the British told any slave who served with them they'd be freed, few took them up on the offer), War of 1812, Civil War, WW1 and so on. Yet the same stupid myths and prejudices exist. Foolish to judge someone by the color of their skin or sex. Regardless, the 333rd was considered one of the best Artillery Regiments and they did their duty and eleven of them were murdered by the SS, a group of scum led by a mustached maniac. This tells the story. I read complaints in other reviews about re-enactments and not enough archival footage. Drop that stupid argument. The filmmakers did a fine job of telling this story. Of men who didn't even have full rights IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY, yet still went and fought for it. The Army didn't want Black troops in their ranks in WW1, so they were sent to the French where they fought bravely and capably, winning many medals from the grateful french who were at their wits end by that point. In WW2, shortages because the Army was overconfident (the Battle of the Bulge was one of the worst failures of 'military intelligence' in the entire war), and when they needed to buff up their lines, finally allowed Black soldiers to fight in combat-and, once again, they proved themselves capable. This is a fine document that yes, should have said more about the massacre, but if it gets viewers to go out and learn more, that's a great accomplishment.
Review of The Wereth Eleven
