Carnivore: A Memoir of a Cavalry Scout at War - Brossura

Johnson, Dillard; Tarr, James

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ISBN 10: 0062288393 ISBN 13: 9780062288394

Casa editrice: William Morrow & Co, 2014

Riassunto

The commander of the most lethal Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the Iraq War shares his experiences as an Army sniper during two combat tours and his battle for survival against Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which developed from the radiation poisoning he suffered discharging 5,000 uranium rounds in combat.

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Recensione:

“Johnson led the [Iraq] invasion, taking part in the war’s first engagement, cutting a large and bloody swath through the country. ... An aggressive, unapologetic account of one man’s brutal war. ... Readers will be impressed with Johnson’s undoubted courage and sacrifice.” (Kirkus Reviews)

L'autore:

Dillard "C. J." Johnson, U.S. Army (Ret.), earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, four Purple Hearts, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, six Army Commendation Medals, seven Army Achievement Medals, and numerous other awards during his twenty years of service. He has appeared on Fox News, Good Morning America, and the cover of Soldier of Fortune magazine. Born and raised in rural Kentucky, he lives in Florida with his wife and family.

James Tarr is a contributing editor for both Handguns and Rifle Shooter magazines. A former police officer and nationally ranked competitive shooter, Tarr worked as a private investigator for seventeen years.

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• Editore: William Morrow & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062288393
• ISBN 13: 9780062288394
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 296