the movie Six triple eightthe new war drama Netflixhides fascinating details that intertwine historical reality with certain dramatic licenses when telling the story. The production, which pays tribute to the 6888th Post Office Battalion, reveals little-known aspects of this African-American female military unit in World War II. Below we review some little-known details of the film that is a success on Netflix.
1) Commander Adams' confrontation with her superiors
Among the highlights is a scene based on a true story, where Commander Adams confronts a superior officer who intended to send a white officer to show him how to lead his unit. Adams' response, “over my dead body,” was recorded in history and was faithfully reproduced in the film.
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2) Tyler Perry's gesture with a battalion survivor
Director Tyler Perry managed to share the film with Lena Derriecott Bell King, one of the last survivors of the battalion, before her death in January 2024. In an emotional meeting in Las Vegas, King watched the film on Perry's iPad, greeting to the screen and reliving those historic moments.
3) The motto of the 6888 battalion
The battalion's motto, “No mail, no morale,” reflects the importance of its wartime mission. These brave women faced three main challenges: racial segregation, war and gender discrimination, according to veteran Anna Tarryk.
4) The late recognition of the 6888th battalion
Despite his historic contribution, recognition came late. The 6888th Battalion received the Congressional Gold Medal only in 2022. Currently, only two members of the battalion are still alive: Fannie McClendon and Anna Mae Robertson, living witnesses of this extraordinary story of bravery and determination.
5) The impressive work of the battalion
Officials expected the unit's mission to last about six months at each location to which they were assigned. Instead, it only took them three. Now, 77 years later, legislation has been signed into law that will award the unit the Congressional Gold Medal.
