Guardians of the Eagle - Couverture rigide

Messer, John D

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0595741991 ISBN 13 : 9780595741991

Editeur : iUniverse, 2002

Synopsis

This is a true story about a young boy who grew up on a tenant farm in rural Arkansas. Having no hope of obtaining a higher education, he joins the Navy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a true story about a young boy who grew up on a tenant farm in rural Arkansas. Having no hope of obtaining a higher education, he joins the Navy.As you read, youll share the cultural shock he experienced from the rigors of military life upon entering bootcamp. Youll feel his pain when he learns that hell be going aboard ship instead of to a technical school.Youll revel with him when he finally discovers his niche as a Navy Hospital Corpsman. Youll learn to love, as he did, the Navy Nurse who eventually became his wife. The joy at the birth of his first two children turns bittersweet when he finds himself discharged from the Navy and unemployed.The decision to re-enter the Navy, after learning his wife was pregnant with their third child, is gut wrenching. Youll experience his frustration with the outbreak of the Vietnam War.In a very short time, he finds himself attached to the Marine Corps serving in an infantry battalion. Youll come to know what its like to be an ordinary man in combat as he describes his struggles to stay alive and remain sane.

Biographie de l'auteur

The author is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer living in San Diego California. His desire that future generations have the opportunity to learn about the daily life of the men who served during the Cold War and Vietnam conflict motivated him to document his experiences during this extraordinary time in our history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: iUniverse
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0595741991
• ISBN 13: 9780595741991
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 452
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible