American Soldier

Franks, General Tommy R.

ISBN 10: 0060779543 / ISBN 13: 9780060779542

Edité par William Morrow Paperbacks, 2005

Like New condition. New Afterword edition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. N° de réf. du vendeur Q11Q-00573

Synopsis :

To America, he was a hero.

To his troops, he was a soldier.

Now hear his story.

Each new era in American history has given rise to a military leader who defines the nation’s proudest traditions―of leadership and honor, of vision and commitment and courage in the face of any challenge. From Washington and U.S. Grant to Dwight D. Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf, these men have captured the nation’s imagination, and entered the small pantheon of

À propos de l'auteur:

General Tommy Franks retired from the Army on August 1, 2003. Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1967 as a distinguished graduate of the Artillery Officer Candidate School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam. He also served as an Assistant Division Commander during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. General Franks has been awarded three Defense Distinguished Service Medals, two Distinguished Service Medals, and four Legion of Merit awards. His other decorations include three Purple Hearts, three Bronze Stars, an Air Medal, and an Army Commendation Medal -- all with "V" for valor. In 2004 he was named a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. General Franks lives with his wife, Cathy, in Tampa, Florida.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : American Soldier
Éditeur : William Morrow Paperbacks
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : As New