Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Henry C. Dethloff ,
John A. Adams, Jr. ,
George H.W. Bush
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
Imprint: Texas A & M University Press
Edition: Revised edition
Volume: No.104
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.975kg
ISBN: 9781603440776
ISBN 10: 1603440771
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 24 June 2008
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Will interest and please its primary audience of Texas Aggies, especially veterans. I believe it also does a good job of portraying the variety and breadth of Aggie military service in war and peace. . . . one of its greatest strengths is the authors' ability to integrate the individual stories of Texas A&M alumni into the larger story of America's military history.""--Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University--Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University
Will interest and please its primary audience of Texas Aggies, especially veterans. I believe it also does a good job of portraying the variety and breadth of Aggie military service in war and peace. . . . one of its greatest strengths is the authors' ability to integrate the individual stories of Texas A&M alumni into the larger story of America's military history. --Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University--Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University
Will interest and please its primary audience of Texas Aggies, especially veterans. I believe it also does a good job of portraying the variety and breadth of Aggie military service in war and peace. . . . one of its greatest strengths is the authors' ability to integrate the individual stories of Texas A&M alumni into the larger story of America's military history. --Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University
Will interest and please its primary audience of Texas Aggies, especially veterans. I believe it also does a good job of portraying the variety and breadth of Aggie military service in war and peace. . . . one of its greatest strengths is the authors' ability to integrate the individual stories of Texas A&M alumni into the larger story of America's military history. --Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University -- Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University
Author Information
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.
