The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1604336722 ISBN 13 : 9781604336726

Editeur : Cider Mill Press, 2016

Synopsis

Duty, Honor, Country—those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. —Gen. Douglas MacArthur

THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it.

This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad.

The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes:

Gen. Omar Bradley

Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody

Captain John Paul Jones

Ulysses S. Grant

Dwight Eisenhower

Nathan Hale

John F. Kennedy

Gen. George C. Marshall

John McCain

Gen. Stanley McChrystal

Admiral Michael Mullen

Gen. George S. Patton

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

Admiral Michael Mullen

Gen. John Pershing

Gen. David Petraeus

Gen. Colin Powell

Teddy Roosevelt

Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff

Gen. William T. Sherman

George Washington

Gen. William Westmoreland

And so many more.

THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana. 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cider Mill Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1604336722
• ISBN 13: 9781604336726
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible