1st book library dez 2003 (9 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - AS I RECALL, is a series of short stories recallingpersonal experiences of the author when a young Marine serving in Korea. Unlike most memoirs describing the horrorsof war Tsegeletos describes the sights, sounds and what is most fascinating,the thoughts that ran through his mind during each incident. An occasional quip added while engaged inlife threatening action, brings to the reader lighthearted relief to what atthe very least is serious business indeed.At the age of 17, George along with many of his high schoolfriends joined a Marine reserve unit located close to home. 1950 and half wayaround the globe North Korea invaded South Korea, but to these young Marines itseemed too far away to be of much concern. Looking forward to their graduation,summer vacation and beginning a new career, whether college or work, theirworld is suddenly turned upside down when they are rushed into a very uncertainmilitary future. From his first step on North Korean soil through each storythat follows, including the final narrative describing the experience ofsurvival in the cold frozen environment during the epic Chosin ReservoirCampaign, you will be taking each step with him. Included are illustrations interspersed between stories andcopies of actual letters sent home. Thebook leaves you with a true picture of life in a foxhole as seen through theeyes of a young Marine. Tsegeletos will hold the readers attention and win thehearts of all moms with a young son in the U.S. Marines.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.