During World War II, black and white soldiers were once segregated into groups based on skin color. (in real life)

(in fiction) Wolves were once thought of not being a good soldiers because of moral issues with other breeds of canines. It wasn't until 1943 that the US government began recruiting various breeds of wolves into active command.

Raymond (pictured here) is a pure Timber Wolf from Alaska, sent to Europe in 1944 for the assault on mainland Europe. He is seen here firing his M1 into brush to clear out entrenched enemy positions.