Soldier Stories: True Tales of Courage, Honor, and Sacrifice from the FrontlinesJoe L. Wheeler True stories of people who endured the shock and trauma of war—and whose spirits triumphed.
Soldier Stories’ true, soul-stirring accounts of those who have risen to the challenge of unimaginable circumstances will inspire you—no matter what obstacles you may face. |
Contents
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| 15 | |
The Yanks Go Through William Slavens McNutt K | 39 |
Carrier Pigeons are Real Heroes Author Unknown K | 57 |
How the British Sank the Scharnhorst C S Forester K | 65 |
Give Us This Day Sergeant Sidney Stewart with Joe Wheeler K | 85 |
Doolittles Raid on Tokyo Martin Caidin K | 111 |
The Dresden Inferno Anne Wahle with Roul Tunley K | 141 |
Mercy Flight Lieutenant Alan D Fredericks with Michael Gladych K | 177 |
Mikes Flag Commander John McCain with Mark Salter K | 191 |
with Mark Salter K | 211 |
Acknowledgments K | 221 |
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