
Texas Aggies Go to War
In Service of Their Country
Texas A & M University Press
Will be published approx. on 24. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-1-60344-077-6 (ISBN)
Description
When their country calls, Texas Aggies go to war. From the Spanish-American War and World War I to the Second Gulf War, Aggies have been in the forefront of America's armed forces. More than 20,000 Texas Aggies served in World War II, for instance, including more than 14,000 as commissioned officers. Trained in leadership and the knowledge required for warfare, Aggies have served with distinction in all branches of the military service.In this newly updated compilation of the impressive war record of Texas Aggies, extended to include Aggies' service in Afghanistan and Iraq, stories of individual soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines are displayed with an abundance of statistics, maps, and tables.""Texas Aggies Go to War"" celebrates the school's distinctive Corps of Cadets and its military contributions while honoring the individual sacrifices of its members. Those who fought and those who remember them will find here a comprehensive account of the distinguished war record of this school.
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Series
Edition
Expanded edition
Language
English
Place of publication
College Station
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
40 b&w photos, 14 maps, 18 tables, index
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
975 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60344-077-6 (9781603440776)
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Persons
HERNY C. DETHLOFF, an emeritus professor of history at Texas A&M University, is author of The Centennial History of Texas A&M University, 1876-1976. JOHN A. ADAMS, JR., holds a Ph.D. in history from Texas A&M University. He is also author of Commerce and Conflict on the Rio Grande, found on page 19 of this catalog.