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Duty Honor Victory
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Author : Gary L. Bloomfield
language : en
Publisher: Lyons Press
Release Date : 2004-11
Duty Honor Victory written by Gary L. Bloomfield and has been published by Lyons Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11 with Athletes categories.
"It's hard to imagine Derek Jeter or Tiger Woods heading to Iraq to join the U.S. armed forces. But in World War II no American man between the ages of twenty and forty-five was too big to serve--except for the basketball players who exceeded the Army's 6'6" limits for recruits, a situation illustrated in this excellent book. Part log, part pictorial, and total history lesson, this book could be sent to school with your kids and used for social studies class. Riveting and moving." --Sports Illustrated "Bloomfield's extensively researched book . . . is a must-have for any sports-history fan. It's encyclopedic in scope and richly illustrated with fascinating photos." -- Army Times "This survey tells, with a refreshing lack of sentimentality, the tales of sportsmen who found themselves in a far deadlier kind of combat. Bloomfield not only shows us a little-known side of World War II but also surveys a fascinating moment in American sports history." --Booklist From the sandlots, asphalt, and cinder tracks of 1930s America, to its country battlefields and stadium gridirons, the spirit of America's youthful athletes was abruptly transformed from doing their best in sports to showing the mettle in life-and-death warfare. Painstakingly researched and profusely illustrated, Duty, Honor, Victory tells the stories of the well-known athletes whose on-field exploits brought another type of fame, but whose battlefield duty has been long overlooked. Here is football's Chuck Bednarik flying bombing missions over Germany; baseball's Bob Feller commanding an anti-aircraft gun crew aboard the USS Alabama; Warren Spahn wounded and nearly killed when the bridge at Remagen collapses; and Yogi Berra on a rocket boat in Normandy. Duty, Honor, Victory addresses all sports, from tennis and golf, to baseball, football, and basketball. Included here are stories of well-known professionals, lesser known college players, as well as black athletes who fought for our country during World War II. From the origins of Nazi Germany and imperial Japan in the 1930s through their defeats in 1945--extending into 1946 and the integration of major league baseball--this book shows every aspect of America's athletes in World War II.
Duty Honor Victory
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Author : Gary Blomfield
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-04-01
Duty Honor Victory written by Gary Blomfield and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-01 with categories.
A touching & memorable account of America's athletes on the battlefield. Painstakingly researched, this book tells the stories of the well-known athletes whose onfield exploits brought another type of fame, but whose battlefield duty has been long overlooked. It covers World War II from the origins of Nazi Germany & Imperial Japan in the 1930s through their defeats in 1945 -- & extends into 1946 & the integration of major league baseball. Included here are the well-known to the lesser known, all sharing the love of competition that served them well in battle: Dizzy Dean, Larry Doby, Enos Slaughter, Monte Irvin, Pee Wee Reese, Art Donovan, Pete Gray, Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Hoyt Wilhelm, Emlen Tunnel & scores of others. 400+ photos.
George S Patton
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Author : Gary Bloomfield
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-09-15
George S Patton written by Gary Bloomfield and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-15 with History categories.
George S. Patton: On Guts, Glory, and Winning relies on the writings, speeches, and poems of George Patton, and includes his prayer to stop the rain during the battle of northern Europe. What separates this book from all of the many about World War II’s most famous battle commander is the extensive use of exquisite B&W combat photos on every spread, which illuminate the text on those pages. U.S. Army General George S. Patton is one of the greatest and most controversial battle commanders of World War II. His tactics were criticized by his detractors, lauded by his peers, and feared by the Nazis in North Africa, Sicily, France, and northern Europe. Some erroneously assumed he plunged his troops into battle with little or no forethought, but in fact he studied his opponent’s writings and tactics, knew the terrain and weather conditions on anticipated fields of fire, and even relied on the Bible for guidance. Almost no other general or world leader from World War II has been written about more than Old Blood and Guts Patton – a nickname he hated. Even today, despite advances in weaponry and technology, military commanders still study his battle tactics.
Summary Duty Honor Company
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Author : BusinessNews Publishing,
language : en
Publisher: Primento
Release Date : 2013-02-15
Summary Duty Honor Company written by BusinessNews Publishing, and has been published by Primento this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-15 with Business & Economics categories.
The must-read summary of Gil Dorland and John Dorland's book: "Duty, Honor, Company: West Point Fundamentals for Business Success". This complete summary of the ideas from Gil Dorland and John Dorland's book "Duty, Honor, Company" shows how most people agree that business is war, with the primary goal of winning market share and making money. In their book, the authors explain how you can study the strategies that succeed in military battles in order to gain an insight into what is likely to succeed in the business arena. By reading this summary, you will learn how you can apply the three essential military pillars of West Point to your business and guarantee victory over the competition. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your business knowledge To learn more, read "Duty, Honor, Company" and find out how you can study the military field to form the best competitive strategy.
A Time To Lead
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Author : Wesley K. Clark
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2007-09-04
A Time To Lead written by Wesley K. Clark and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Four-star General Wesley K. Clark became a major figure on the political scene when he was drafted by popular demand to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2003. But this was just one of many exceptional accomplishments of a long and extraordinary career. Here, for the first time, General Clark uses his unique life experience—from his difficult youth in segregated Arkansas where he was raised by his poor, widowed mother; through the horror of Vietnam where he was wounded; the post-war rebuilding of national security and the struggles surrounding the new world order after the Cold War—as a springboard to reveal his vision for America, at home and in the world. General Clark will address issues such as foreign policy, the economy, the environment, education and health care, family, faith, and the American dream. Rich with breathtaking battle scenes, poignant personal anecdote and eye-opening recommendations on the best way forward, General Clark's new book is a tour de force of gripping storytelling and inspiring vision.
Duty Honor Country
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Author : Douglas MacArthur
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2018-12-01
Duty Honor Country written by Douglas MacArthur and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-01 with History categories.
The present volume, first published in 1962, consists of two distinguished speeches given by the General of the U.S. Army, Douglas MacArthur. The first address took place on April 19, 1951 and was held before a joint meeting of the two houses of United States Congress—the House of Representatives and the Senate—and took place in the Hall of the House of Representatives. This meeting followed on just one week from MacArthur’s removal from command by President Harry S. Truman. The second address was held on May 12, 1921 and was given to The Members of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A., The Corps of Cadets, and Distinguished Guests. It was given on the occasion of MacArthur’s acceptance of the Sylvanus Thayer Award for outstanding service to the nation, which had gone to Eisenhower the year before. The event was held at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Duty Honor Sacrifice
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Author : Ralph Christopher
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2007-09
Duty Honor Sacrifice written by Ralph Christopher and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09 with Vietnam War, 1961-1975 categories.
Most of the poetry in this book was written during a 6-month period in the winter of 2002-2003. These are my collective thoughts from that time period addressing what I felt then in my heart. It comprises thoughts that I wished to share with people in my life but had not, be it because of distance, hurt, shyness, or anger. It was an attempt to express parts of myself that I had not shown to the world.
Soldiers First
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Author : Joe Drape
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2012-09-04
Soldiers First written by Joe Drape and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In Soldiers First, bestselling author Joe Drape reveals the unique pressures and expectations that make a year of Army football so much more than just a tally of wins and losses. The football team at the U.S. Military Academy is not like other college football teams. At other schools, athletes are catered to and coddled at every turn. At West Point, they carry the same arduous load as their fellow cadets, shouldering an Ivy League–caliber education and year-round military training. After graduation they are not going to the NFL but to danger zones halfway around the world. These young men are not just football players, they are soldiers first. New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape takes us inside the world of Army football, as the Black Knights and their third-year coach, Rich Ellerson, seek to turn around a program that had recently fallen on hard times, with the goal to beat Navy and "sing last" at the Army-Navy game in December. The 2011 season would prove a true test of the players' mettle and perseverance. Drawing on his extensive and unfettered access to the players and the coaching staff, Drape introduces us to this special group of young men and their achievements on and off the field. Anchoring the narrative and the team are five key players: quarterback Trent Steelman, the most gifted athlete; linebacker Steve Erzinger, who once questioned his place at West Point but has become a true leader; Andrew Rodriguez, the son of a general and the top scholar-athlete; Max Jenkins, the backup quarterback and the second-in-command of the Corps of Cadets; and Larry Dixon, a talented first-year running back. Together with Coach Ellerson, his staff, and West Point's officers and instructors, they and their teammates embrace the demands made on them and learn crucial lessons that will resonate throughout their lives—and ours.
Command Of Honor
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Author : H. Paul Jeffers
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-06-03
Command Of Honor written by H. Paul Jeffers and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-03 with History categories.
The inspiring true story of General Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest combat commanders of World War II. General Lucian K. Truscott was an American military giant: tough, resourceful, and devoted to the men under his command. Unlike the more flamboyant high-ranking European field commanders of the time, he was neither arrogant nor in pursuit of personal glory-but rather a loyal, humble man who led his troops from the front and fought every enemy with a tenacity that made him one of the most respected and revered commanders in the U.S. Army. In Command of Honor, author H. Paul Jeffers chronicles the life of this American hero. For the first time, the life of Truscott is revealed: his ramshackle childhood in Texas and Oklahoma, his extraordinary combat service, and his peacetime duties. But above all, this is a story of leadership and sacrifice by a man who lived for duty, honor, and courage-a man who would become a legend in the annals of U.S. Army history.
One
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Author : Gary BLOOMFIELD
language : en
Publisher: Lyons Press
Release Date : 2020-05
One written by Gary BLOOMFIELD and has been published by Lyons Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05 with History categories.
The One I'll Always Remember is an emotional and compelling compilation of real-life, sometimes surreal, recollections of medical personnel who have provided care to America's 'wounded warriors' during military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other hot zones.