Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told Unforgettable Stories of Courage, Honor, and Sacrifice

Since the United States Army's inception by an act of Congress on June 14, 1775, its remarkable service members have engaged in almost every one of the most important turning points in our nation's history. In The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told, editor Iain Martin gathers the amazing experiences of America's fighting men and women into one unforgettable collection. Each story recounts the sights, sounds, and significance of such hallowed battlefields as Yorktown, Gettysburg, and the Argonne. Ride a rickety boat with Washington in his famous night crossing over the Potomac. Triumph with Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain as he snatches victory from the jaws of defeat on Gettysburg's Little Round Top. Charge San Juan Hill with Theodore Roosevelt, as told by the era's most famous war correspondent, Richard Harding Davis. 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.Martin, Iain C. is the author of 'Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told Unforgettable Stories of Courage, Honor, and Sacrifice', published 2006 under ISBN 9781592288588 and ISBN 1592288588.