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Author | : Mary L. Demott-Sharon |
Publisher | : Author House |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2005-03-16 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1463486030 |
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Michigan Soldier - Michigan Pride is filled with short stories about soldier battle times and interesting tidbits of wartime history! Do you remember when America was "bombed" by the Japanese? When a "bomb" came within 10 miles of Detroit, Michigan? Fascinating facts of Japanese ingenuity are told in "The Windships." Read about the scientist with a "home front" part in protecting our soldiers in "Behind the Scenes." Michigan's most decorated soldier is highlighted in "Bullseye to Disaster!" Read his horrendous account of the "first" KIA's he encountered. Men who were under his command! A Michigan Native American kept a POW diary and his story is taken from its pages as he recounts his time during WWII in "Death Before Dishonor!"
Author | : Sharon B. Miller |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1449000460 |
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Michigan Military - Michigan Pride is filled with short veteran's stories about their unique military experience. The book also includes interesting tidbits of history and show many of the wartime posters and pictures of WW II. Why do we sell Poppies on Veteran's Day? What was meant by the "Magic Carpet" brigade? What did "Hollywood Stars" think of the war? Why did a Polish woman bury glass jars at the base of a tree? Why do the "guards" at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier have "wet" gloves? Who were "Ripley's Raiders?" Why were sailing ships used during WW II? What is an "ash can?" What president of a major food company paid for a full eight course dinner for four sailors on leave? These and many other questions are answered in the book! Read about the "airman" who became a "guest" at Stalag I 7B and how he coped with the situation. Read about the eye-opening experience a medical corpsman experienced when he crossed the equator! Read about "Operation Detachment" and the terrifying experience of the taking of Iwo Jima, culminating in the famous "raising of the flag" picture on the cover of this book. Read some of the poignant VVW Il poetry penned by a lonely G.l. Read about the Vietnam Memorial wall and a veteran's visit that brought healing to him and his fellow veterans. Michigan Military - Michigan Pride is designed to honor veterans and active service people throughout America. Admiral Chester Nimitz, CINCPAC, WVV Il stated: "Among the Americans who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue." That sentiment can be ascribed to all who have fought to retain America's freedom and independence. It is important we remember that "Freedom - is not free!" It is also important to remember - "Our Military - Keeps America Freel"
Author | : Michigan Soldiers' Home |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1886 |
Genre | : Soldiers' homes |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Mark Hoffman |
Publisher | : Wayne State University Press |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2013-03-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0814338534 |
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Readers interested in military history and the Civil War will enjoy the inside perspective of Among the Enemy.
Author | : Frederick D. Williams |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 1960 |
Genre | : Michigan |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : David D. Finney Jr. |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2015-03-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1439650519 |
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When the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry regiment arrived in Washington, DC, President Lincoln exclaimed: "Thank God for Michigan!" The state raised more than 90,000 men to serve during the Civil War, and 69 of them received the Medal of Honor. Notable Michiganders include Gens. Israel Richardson, Orlando Poe, Alpheus Williams, Orlando Willcox, and George Hartsuff, as well as "The Boy General," George Armstrong Custer, and Officer Norman Hall, who was stationed at Fort Sumter when the war began. Featuring images of the 4th Michigan Cavalry, which captured Confederate president Jefferson Davis at the war's end, and never-before-published photographs of Wolverine soldiers, Images of America: Remembering Michigan's Civil War Soldiers highlights hundreds of Michiganians who were committed to preserving the Union.
Author | : Charles Lanman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 578 |
Release | : 1871 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Michigan Soldiers' Home |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Soldiers' homes |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Michigan. Adjutant-General's Department |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1062 |
Release | : 1880 |
Genre | : Michigan |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Michigan. Shiloh Soldiers' Monument Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1920 |
Genre | : Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862 |
ISBN | : |
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