Into the Tiger's Jaw
America's First Black Marine Aviator
1st Edition
Published on 30. July 2012
336 pages
978-1-61251-191-7 (ISBN)
Description
Lt. General Frank E. Petersen's autobiography provides a critical examination of this remarkable Marine's career, from his accomplishments as the first black pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps to his promotion to Lieutenant General and final service as Commander U.S. Marine Corp Base Quantico, Virginia. At the time of his retirement in 1988, General Petersen was the first and only black pilot to hold command and the only black general in the Marine Corps. A new addition to the Leatherneck Classics series, this story of great personal determination and impressive leadership provides a clear understanding of an inspirational path to success in the military
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Into the Tiger's Jaw
America's First Black Marine Aviator
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Lt. General Frank E. Petersen enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and retired as a lieutenant general in 1988. To date, General Petersen has been the only black general in the USMC. He lives in Stevensville, MD.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Prologue
- PART ONE: BEGINNINGS
- 1. Genesis
- 2. The Gathering
- 3. A Great Steward
- PART TWO: TRIAL BY FIRE
- 4. The Gauntlet
- 5. Into the Fray
- 6. Fresh-Caught Fighter Pilot in Korea
- 7. In Search of Shining Armor
- PART THREE: ENTERING THE REAL WORLD
- 8. Cauldron
- 9. Sharing the Pain
- 10. Menagerie
- 11. Hawaii
- 12. Race Doctor
- 13. Quantico 1: Prepping for Command
- PART FOUR: TIGER COUNTRY
- 14. Looking for the Tigers
- 15. Into the Tiger's Jaw
- 16. More Tiger
- 17. Swan Song
- PART FIVE: ATTACKING THE PROBLEM
- 18. Special Assistant for Minority Affairs to the Commandant, USMC
- 19. A Circle of Cause and Effect
- 20. Long Knives and Alibis
- PART SIX: WALKING A TIGHTROPE
- 21. Crossroads
- 22. Cabal
- 23. Learning to Live in the Quiet Mode
- PART SEVEN: BREAKOUT INTO HIGH COUNTRY AND TALL GRASS
- 24. Harrier Country and Beyond
- 25. Way Station
- 26. Brigadier
- 27. Wing Commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
- 28. Assignment: Commanding General, Marine Corps Base Quantico
- 29. Circus
- 30. Toward Renovation
- Epilogue
