Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told Unforgettable Stories Of Courage, Honor, And Sacrifice
by Martin, IainFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-05-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary
This collection includes the most significant stories of the highest generals from famous actions such as D-Day and Inchon, as well as the most memorable experiences of the citizen soldier far from home, in such places as Landing Zone X-Ray and 73 Easting. Whether fighting at home or abroad, whether in victory or defeat, The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told shares the stories and singular experiences of these amazing individuals, and sheds new light on their courage and sacrifice.
Author Biography
Iain C. Martin is a freelance writer and historian, with an MA in history from Southern Connecticut State University. He lives with his family in Connecticut.
Table of Contents
| INTRODUCTION | 1 | (2) | |
| WASHINGTON'S CROSSING | 3 | (17) | |
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| NARRATIVE OF A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER | 20 | (10) | |
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| OLD HICKORY'S FINEST HOUR | 30 | (20) | |
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| DISPATCHES FROM THE MEXICAN WAR | 50 | (11) | |
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| A DAY: HOSPITAL SKETCHES, FREDERICKSBURG | 61 | (12) | |
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| BAYONET: FORWARD! | 73 | (18) | |
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| APPOMATTOX | 91 | (10) | |
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| LITTLE BIG HORN | 101 | (8) | |
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| THE BATTLE OF SAN JUAN | 109 | (11) | |
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| YANKS: THE ARGONNE | 120 | (17) | |
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| MY WAR-NORMANDY | 137 | (11) | |
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| AND YET WE GOT ON | 148 | (9) | |
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| THE LONGEST DAY | 157 | (14) | |
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| DACHAU | 171 | (8) | |
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| THE STORY OF THE BULGE | 179 | (10) | |
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| MERRILL'S MARAUDERS | 189 | (7) | |
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| LOVELY AMERICANS | 196 | (7) | |
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| INCHON | 203 | (12) | |
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| A REPORTER'S JOURNAL FROM HELL: THE IA DRANG VALLEY | 215 | (8) | |
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| IF I DIE IN A COMBAT ZONE | 223 | (10) | |
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| CRUSADE | 233 | (13) | |
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| BLACK HAWK DOWN | 246 | (9) | |
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| AMONG WARRIORS IN IRAQ | 255 | ||
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