Edward L Posey

Broschiertes Buch

The Us Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers

The 2D Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) in the Korean War, 1950-1951

Beschreibung

The 2d Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) was the first and only all-black Ranger unit in the history of the United States Army. This is the first complete history of this elite, all-volunteer unit, whose members were drawn from the 3rd Battalion of the 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment and the 80th Airborne Anti-Aircraft Battalion.

Autor

Master Sergeant (Ret) Edward L. Posey joined the US Army in 1947. After serving with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment, he volunteered for airborne training with the Rangers in 1950 and served with distinction in the Korean War (where he was wounded). Sergeant Posey retired from the service in 1969. In 2002, he was inducted in the Ranger Hall of Fame for his dedication to duty and distinguished military career.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Savas Beatie
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 445g
• ISBN-13: 9781611210774
• ISBN-10: 1611210771
• Artikelnr.: 32547850