The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops
Language: English
Published by Cider Mill Press, 2016
- Hardcover
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- Title
- The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops
- Author
- Eliot, Matthew [Compiler]
- Publisher
- Cider Mill Press
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1604336722
- ISBN 13
- 9781604336726
- Item weight
- 26 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x0x8
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it.
This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad.
The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes:
Gen. Omar Bradley
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody
Captain John Paul Jones
Ulysses S. Grant
Dwight Eisenhower
Nathan Hale
John F. Kennedy
Gen. George C. Marshall
John McCain
Gen. Stanley McChrystal
Admiral Michael Mullen
Gen. George S. Patton
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
Admiral Michael Mullen
Gen. John Pershing
Gen. David Petraeus
Gen. Colin Powell
Teddy Roosevelt
Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff
Gen. William T. Sherman
George Washington
Gen. William Westmoreland
And so many more.
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana.
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Orion Tech
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