Warriors in Uniform The Legacy of American Indian Heroism

Name: Warriors in Uniform The Legacy of American Indian Heroism
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ISBN: 9781426203619

ISBN-10: 1426203616

ISBN-13: 9781426203619

Edition: 2008

Authors: Herman J. Viola, Ben Nighthorse Campbell

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Native Americans have willingly served in the U.S. military during each of this country7;s wars, and their current numbers in the armed forces exceed the percentage of any other ethnic group. Their stories encompass heroism and tragedy, humor and stoicism, loyalty and conflict-all part of the riveting experience ofWarriors in Uniform.This illustrated history divulges the exploits of the last Confederate general-a Cherokee-to lay down his arms...the code talkers who used tribal languages to thwart the enemy in World War II...the first Native American woman to give her life as a soldier...those serving in Iraq today...and many others. Spiritual, poignant, gripping, even shocking (warriors…

Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Publication date: 11/18/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 216
Size: 8.43" wide x 10.35" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Introduction



Foreword



Preface




Between Two Fires



The U. S. Army: Agent of Assimilation



Fighting the Metal Hats: World War I



Fighting the Metal Hats: World War II



Fighting the Short Wolf Men: Korea



Fighting the Short Wolf Men: Vietnam



Fighting the Curved Knives: Afghanistan and Iraq



Warrior Traditions


Bibliography


Acknowledgments and Contributors


Illustrations Credits


Index