Hero of the Pacific (Library Edition): The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone
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Hero of the Pacific: The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone
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ISBN: 9781609810528 bzw. 160981052X, in Englisch, Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, neu.
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A carefully reported, briskly written book. that could go a long way toward correcting. historical oversight."- Los Angeles TimesIn the summer of 1943, John Basilone became one of the most famous and admired people in America. Having been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, the young Marine toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt and was reaping the rewards of his service beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? In Hero of the Pacific, Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author James Brady tells the dramatic life story of a small-town boy who found his purpose on two of World War II's most hellish battlefields and became a national hero, only to fade from memory after his death on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you read this powerful tale, you will never forget him.
A carefully reported, briskly written book. that could go a long way toward correcting. historical oversight."- Los Angeles TimesIn the summer of 1943, John Basilone became one of the most famous and admired people in America. Having been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, the young Marine toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt and was reaping the rewards of his service beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? In Hero of the Pacific, Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author James Brady tells the dramatic life story of a small-town boy who found his purpose on two of World War II's most hellish battlefields and became a national hero, only to fade from memory after his death on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you read this powerful tale, you will never forget him.
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Hero of the Pacific (Library Edition): The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone (2010)
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ISBN: 9781609810528 bzw. 160981052X, in Englisch, Oasis Audio, neu, Hörbuch.
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Can a single night define a man's life? From the summer of 1943 to early 1945, John Basilone was one of the most famous and admired people in America. As the first enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, he toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, shook the hands of thousands of citizens, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful young actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty, and was reaping the rewards of his sacrifice beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? Legendary columnist James Brady explores this and many other puzzling questions in this thrilling and surprising biography. Hero of the Pacific tells the dramatic and compelling life story of a small-town boy who became one of World War II’s greatest and best-known heroes, only to be forgotten after his death during another famous and hellish battle on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you listen to this powerful tale, you’ll never forget him., Audio CD, Ausgabe: Library Unabridged, Library Edition, Format: Audiobook, Format: CD, Format: Unabridged, Label: Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2010-09-01, Studio: Oasis Audio, Verkaufsrang: 4875536.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Amazon.com.
Can a single night define a man's life? From the summer of 1943 to early 1945, John Basilone was one of the most famous and admired people in America. As the first enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, he toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, shook the hands of thousands of citizens, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful young actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty, and was reaping the rewards of his sacrifice beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? Legendary columnist James Brady explores this and many other puzzling questions in this thrilling and surprising biography. Hero of the Pacific tells the dramatic and compelling life story of a small-town boy who became one of World War II’s greatest and best-known heroes, only to be forgotten after his death during another famous and hellish battle on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you listen to this powerful tale, you’ll never forget him., Audio CD, Ausgabe: Library Unabridged, Library Edition, Format: Audiobook, Format: CD, Format: Unabridged, Label: Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2010-09-01, Studio: Oasis Audio, Verkaufsrang: 4875536.
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Hero of the Pacific (Library Edition): The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone (2010)
EN NW AB
ISBN: 9781609810528 bzw. 160981052X, in Englisch, Oasis Audio, neu, Hörbuch.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Usually ships in 11 to 14 days.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Amazon.com.
Can a single night define a man's life? From the summer of 1943 to early 1945, John Basilone was one of the most famous and admired people in America. As the first enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, he toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, shook the hands of thousands of citizens, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful young actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty, and was reaping the rewards of his sacrifice beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? Legendary columnist James Brady explores this and many other puzzling questions in this thrilling and surprising biography. Hero of the Pacific tells the dramatic and compelling life story of a small-town boy who became one of World War II’s greatest and best-known heroes, only to be forgotten after his death during another famous and hellish battle on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you listen to this powerful tale, you’ll never forget him., Audio CD, Ausgabe: Library Unabridged, Library Edition, Format: Audiobook, Format: CD, Format: Unabridged, Label: Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2010-09-01, Studio: Oasis Audio, Verkaufsrang: 6639831.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Amazon.com.
Can a single night define a man's life? From the summer of 1943 to early 1945, John Basilone was one of the most famous and admired people in America. As the first enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, he toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, shook the hands of thousands of citizens, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful young actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty, and was reaping the rewards of his sacrifice beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? Legendary columnist James Brady explores this and many other puzzling questions in this thrilling and surprising biography. Hero of the Pacific tells the dramatic and compelling life story of a small-town boy who became one of World War II’s greatest and best-known heroes, only to be forgotten after his death during another famous and hellish battle on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you listen to this powerful tale, you’ll never forget him., Audio CD, Ausgabe: Library Unabridged, Library Edition, Format: Audiobook, Format: CD, Format: Unabridged, Label: Oasis Audio, Oasis Audio, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2010-09-01, Studio: Oasis Audio, Verkaufsrang: 6639831.
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