"No mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great-- Duty First " For a century, from the Western Front of World War I to the wars of the 21st century, this motto has spurred the soldiers who wear the shoulder patch bearing the Big Red One. In this comprehensive history of America's 1st Infantry Division, James Scott Wheeler chronicles its major combat engagements and peacetime duties during its legendary service to the nation. The Centennial Edition adds new chapters on peacekeeping missions in the Balkans (1995-2004) and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (2001-2017), along with a new...
"No mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great-- Duty First " For a century, from the Western Front of World War I to the wars of the 21st century,...
Despite incredible successes on the battlefield, General Jacob L. Devers remains one of the most overlooked figures of his generation. In this definitive biography, James Scott Wheeler delivers a groundbreaking reassessment of the American commander whose contributions to victory in Europe are topped only by General Dwight D. Eisenhower's.
Despite incredible successes on the battlefield, General Jacob L. Devers remains one of the most overlooked figures of his generation. In this definit...
