Here, Dewey Charles Taylor describes his experiences as a flight medic in the US Army during the Gulf War of 1990/1991. Day by day, he documents the challenges, the hardships, the quiet moments, but also the everyday worries in the life of a soldier who is right in the thick of things. These personal notes offer a rare perspective on Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. What does it really mean to serve under extreme conditionsand how does it shape a person for the rest of their life? This book is a valuable historical document written by a man who experienced the events described firsthand. Dewey Charles Taylor takes you behind the scenes of two significant military operations and shows, in unvarnished terms, what it means to work and survive in a crisis situation while other comrades never make it home. Without unnecessary pathos, but with a precise view of reality, Diaries of a Platoon Sergeant is essential reading for anyone interested in modern history and the human aspects of military service.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Taylor, Dewey C.
Title
Tagebücher eines Platoon Sergeants
Details
Paperback, bw-illustrations. 423 pages.
State
new
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