The Devil's Sandbox
The Devil's Sandbox

Author: John R. Bruning

Publisher: Zenith Press

Published: 2006-10-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0760323941

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Citizen soldiers have played a unique role in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - and their extended deployment and role in the wars battles have changed the towns, cities, and states they hail from as well. The Devil's Sandbox - a nickname for Iraq - is the story of the 2nd Battalion of Oregon's 162nd Infantry Regiment (2/162), and provides readers an intimate look at the reality of National Guardsmen at war. Follow the 2/162 from their call-up in the summer of 2003 to their return home in the spring of 2005. Witness some of the fiercest fighting of the Iraq War and some of the most rewarding and forward-looking civil affairs projects aimed at rebuilding the broken nation of Iraq. Read how the town in Oregon struggles to do without the people - the accountants, lawyers, mechanics, et. al. - who went to serve in the war. The Devil's Sandbox offers a rare insight into what this war means for the citizen-soldier at home and abroad, and chronicles a battalion that earned the respect of the regular Army soldiers who fought alongside them in some of the toughest battles in the Iraq war.

Our Second Battalion; the Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry
Our Second Battalion; the Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry

Author: George W Cooper

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781230319872

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIV. THE THIAUCOURT SECTOR AND END OF THE WAR. IITHILE lying in these woods, we were told that we would start out the next morning at 7:30, march a few kilometres and then board trucks. The next morning (the 10th) we started out through the woods, but were met by Captain Gill, the Regimental Adjutant, just as we reached the road. He told Major Dunlap that we would have to walk a little further than was intended at first. About eight o'clock, the regiment got on its way and we passed through Mountblainville. A little distance past this town, we were given hard tack and canned roast beef, and then we followed the narrow gauge railroad into Varennes again. It certainly was a hard march and the only thing that kept so many of us from falling out was the thought that we might miss the trucks, which were to haul us "somewhere." We knew not where, and, as a matter of fact, cared less. We kept proceeding along in column of file at a slow pace, yet it was strenuous. The whole Brigade was on the march and, according to another soldier who saw us coming out that morning, it was one of the most pitiable sights he had seen. We were dirty and ragged and our beards were long, for we had not gotten a chance to put any water on our hands and faces for two weeks, let alone try to shave. Nearly everyone was carrying a German cane or some other souvenir that had been picked np in the Argonne. After we left Varennes, we turned to the left on a little road and then turned to the right on the long road, which eventually led us to just outside of Clermont, where we boarded trucks driven by Chinese, after marching over twenty kilometres. We rode and stopped and finally, at about three o'clock the next morning, which was Friday, we were told to get off...

Our Second Battalion; The Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry
Our Second Battalion; The Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry

Author: George W Cooper

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-12

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781297753756

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Our Second Battalion, the Accurate and Authentic History, of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry (Classic Reprint)
Our Second Battalion, the Accurate and Authentic History, of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry (Classic Reprint)

Author: George W. Cooper

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9781528082952

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Excerpt from Our Second Battalion, the Accurate and Authentic History, of the Second Battalion 111th InfantryOn Saturday, October 13th, the members of the old Sixth, under command of their offi cers, marched from their former regimental area to the area occupied by the old Eight eenth and were received into their new home by their comrades in a manner most fitting for the occasion. The newly organized regiment was now over war strength, both in officers and men, and the weeding out process of the physically unfit and disqualified was started. Meanwhile, the schedule of sixteen weeks in tensive training was carried out.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

THE IRISH GUARDS: The First & the Second Battalion in the Great War (Complete Edition)
THE IRISH GUARDS: The First & the Second Battalion in the Great War (Complete Edition)

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-20

Total Pages: 787

ISBN-13:

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Rudyard Kipling's 'THE IRISH GUARDS: The First & the Second Battalion in the Great War (Complete Edition)' is a meticulously researched and emotionally gripping account of the Irish Guards' experience in World War I. Kipling's narrative style is both poignant and informative, providing a detailed insight into the lives of the soldiers on the frontlines. The book showcases Kipling's ability to evoke a sense of duty and sacrifice while also exploring the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and communities. The literary context of the book is deeply rooted in the tradition of wartime literature, offering a unique perspective on the Great War from the perspective of the Irish Guards. Kipling's vivid descriptions and vivid character portrayals bring the stories of these brave soldiers to life, making this book a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or World War I literature.

Honor Before Glory
Honor Before Glory

Author: Scott McGaugh

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 2016-10-11

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0306824450

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The riveting, gritty and inspiring story of the Japanese-American "GO FOR BROKE" unit that rescued--against all odds--a trapped American battalion, and went on to become the most decorated unit of its size in World War II.

Our Second Battalion; the Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry - Primary Source Edition
Our Second Battalion; the Accurate and Authentic History of the Second Battalion 111th Infantry - Primary Source Edition

Author: George W. Cooper

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-01

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781293513552

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Our Second Battalion
Our Second Battalion

Author: George W Cooper

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-21

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781358194337

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To the Limit of Endurance
To the Limit of Endurance

Author: Owen

Publisher:

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781623491567

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Scholars and historians offer several theories for the crippling losses suffered by the American Expeditionary Forces on the battlefields of World War I: inexperience, poor leadership, hasty expansion of duties, and others. But until now, most of these studies have focused at the division level or higher. Now, with To the Limit of Endurance, Peter F. Owen offers a tautly worded, historically rigorous, and intensely human survey of the agonizing burden shouldered by the Second Battalion of the Sixth Regiment of U.S. Marines from its formation in Quantico, Virginia, in 1917 until the cessation of hostilities in November of the following year. In places like Belleau Wood and Soissons, these young men, led by dedicated officers, died in staggering numbers--primarily because of the outmoded tactics they had learned. Owen shows how the battalion regrouped after these campaigns, however, and embarked on a period of intense retraining. By the time of the closing weeks of the war, the adjustments they had made allowed them to mold themselves into a coldly efficient military machine. Drawing on a treasure trove of surviving first-hand accounts, Owen expertly combines these individual observations with military records and archival sources to create a mosaic that provides not only a case study of how one organization grappled with transformation but also a tightly focused, ground-level view of the lives--and deaths--of these courageous American military men. The grueling, ultimately triumphant odyssey of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines will appeal to military historians, professional soldiers, and interested general readers.