PDF Soldiering for Glory: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Frank Schaller; Twenty-second Mississippi Infantry by From Brand: University of South Carolina Press in History

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A Warrior's Quilt of Personal Military History is not your typical history book. Brigadier General Albin F. Irzyk; USA (Ret.) writes as a participant of history in action; vividly delivering personal accounts of some of the most significant; often overlooked events in military history. These bold reflections on a lifelong career of military service take the reader through the heat of war and into the mindset of a military leader. Through these pages you will be taken into the heart of the 4th Armored Division; invited into the merciless gates of Ohrdruf (the first concentration camp to be liberated by the Allies); survive a harrowing embassy attack in Saigon; gain insight into great; influential leaders like Maj. Gen. John S. Wood and the legendary Gen. George S. Patton; and experience a 360-degree perspective of combat from the boots of an American Hero. My first exposure and awareness of war was as a youth in patriotic New England. On the important holidays 4th of July; Memorial Day; Armistice Day I watched spellbound as Veterans (Grand Army of the Republic; many from WWI) marched very proudly in the parades. The spectators watched the Veterans with great admiration; respect; and even reverence. Little did I know then that I; myself; would one day not only become a Veteran; but that service to my country would be my life s work. Because of that I would be deeply involved in my country s critical wars; and I would engage in one of life s greatest endeavors commanding American troops in combat. During my long period of service; as time and events permitted; I wrote articles about events and individuals; which I deemed significant; which I wanted On the Record and important; as I believed them to be; and could easily escape the attention of historians. And that is exactly what has happened.