A well-documented biography of an extraordinary person; Emil Kapun; who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross; Medal of Honor; and named "Servant of God" by the Vatican.Try to escape; the American soldiers warned Catholic Chaplain Emil Kapaun. However; he refused to leave his wounded comrades and became a POW. His decision marked a turning point in the inspiring life of this young priest.Kapaun's faith and courage on the battlefield and in prison set an example for hundreds of young American captives. When they were starving; he stole food for them. If the men needed encouragement; he defied prison rules and prayed with them. When the communist guards mocked his faith in God; the chaplain publicly defended his beliefs.When Kapaun became sick; the communist denied him medicine and watched him die in their vermin-infested "hospital." However; they could not extinguish the memories of how he served other prisoners.
#2490872 in Books Christopher Losson 1989-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .83 x 5.98l; 1.20 #File Name: 1572331690372 pagesTennessee s Forgotten Warriors Frank Cheatham and His Confederate Division
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good read with battlefield atlas by your side.By Jim A.Enjoyed this history of Cheatham and his Tennessee soldiers. Poor leadership from the likes of Bragg and Hood and the hesitant; evasive tactics of Johnston distracts from the talents of men like Cheatham; Cleburne and Stewart. They performed well despite Bragg and Hood. Book was very good; however; the maps were difficult to read because of font size. I encourage the use of a good battlefield atlas to use while you read this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerExcellent resource on the AOT.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jedwin SmithA must-read for military historians.
