“In The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told, Editor Iain Martin assembled a series of articles that tell the story of American soldiers of all eras and all ranks, from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom, and from privates to generals. The book is a wonderful mix of stories and authors: Louisa May Alcott’s articulate accounting of her service as a nurse in the Civil War; Lakota Chief Red Horse on the Battle of the Little Big Horn; Cornelius Ryan in an extract from The Longest Day.
“Martin has introduced each chapter with a brief description of the setting and added a few lines after each presentation. His work is very effective, both in his selection of articles and in the organization and presentation. Military historians and others who have read extensively in the field of American military history will be familiar with much of the contents of the volume, although there may be a few surprises. For the casual reader of Army history, this volume will inspire further reading.”
- BG Philip L. Bolte, USA, Ret. / On Point Magazine
"This book is another title that should be included in your personal library. Martin has searched many known and little known documents for poignant quotes. This book is also an excellent gift for the Civil War student who you think has a complete library or young enough to start one."
- George Khoury
Description
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, Shiloh, and the Argonne. Watch row after row of redcoats attack during the Battle of Monmouth with eyewitness Joseph Plumb Martin. 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, Guadalcanal, and Inchon, as well as the most memorable experiences of the citizen soldier far from home, in such places as Landing Zone X-Ray, 73 Easting, and a spider hole somewhere north of Baghdad. Whether fighting at home or abroad, 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.
