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Author: Estate of Rick Eilert Publisher: Naval Institute Press ISBN: 1612514510 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 239
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Vietnam was often called a “teenager’s war.” The average age was 19.2, so in the main, the War was fought by 17, 18, 19 and 20 year olds barely out of high school and often without the income, intelligence, inclination, or focus to attend college. For everyone, the draft loomed large in our futures, so you could choose your branch of service or let the draft decide for you. This was the 60’s. Fresh from sock hops and college freshman mixers, young men found themselves in a fight for their lives, from the Delta to the DMZ, on animal trails, numbered hills and in remote jungle outposts. Teenagers witnessed the unspeakable carnage of war while trying to understand the collision of emotions and insult to the senses that is combat. Thousands died there and many thousands more were wounded and maimed. So the hell of combat was replaced by the painful recovery in a military hospital. For me and thousands of others it was Great Lakes Naval Hospital at Great Lakes, Illinois. For Self and Country follows my many months of recovery along with the stories of the brave young men who surrounded me and sustained me with friendship, uncommon humor, and courage. This is a story of family, young love, and the magnificent care administered by the Navy doctors, nurses and revered Corpsmen. Great Lakes was a place of great pain but also recovery, not just from the physical damage we sustained but also the unseen emotional injuries everyone endured but rarely talked about. We helped each other in our recovery by talking to each other about our wartime experiences and how we would need to cope outside the insulated and protected hospital. Most of us had no expectation of surviving Vietnam; now that we had we were unsure what place we would have in civilian life.
Author: Estate of Rick Eilert Publisher: Naval Institute Press ISBN: 1612514510 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 239
Book Description
Vietnam was often called a “teenager’s war.” The average age was 19.2, so in the main, the War was fought by 17, 18, 19 and 20 year olds barely out of high school and often without the income, intelligence, inclination, or focus to attend college. For everyone, the draft loomed large in our futures, so you could choose your branch of service or let the draft decide for you. This was the 60’s. Fresh from sock hops and college freshman mixers, young men found themselves in a fight for their lives, from the Delta to the DMZ, on animal trails, numbered hills and in remote jungle outposts. Teenagers witnessed the unspeakable carnage of war while trying to understand the collision of emotions and insult to the senses that is combat. Thousands died there and many thousands more were wounded and maimed. So the hell of combat was replaced by the painful recovery in a military hospital. For me and thousands of others it was Great Lakes Naval Hospital at Great Lakes, Illinois. For Self and Country follows my many months of recovery along with the stories of the brave young men who surrounded me and sustained me with friendship, uncommon humor, and courage. This is a story of family, young love, and the magnificent care administered by the Navy doctors, nurses and revered Corpsmen. Great Lakes was a place of great pain but also recovery, not just from the physical damage we sustained but also the unseen emotional injuries everyone endured but rarely talked about. We helped each other in our recovery by talking to each other about our wartime experiences and how we would need to cope outside the insulated and protected hospital. Most of us had no expectation of surviving Vietnam; now that we had we were unsure what place we would have in civilian life.
Author: John Storey Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1603427376 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 577
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Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.
Author: Dominick Mazzagetti Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 0813562384 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 289
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Dominick Mazzagetti presents an engaging account of the life of Charles Lee, the forgotten man of the American Revolution. History has not been kind to Lee—for good reason. In this compelling biography, Mazzagetti compares Lee’s life and attributes to those of George Washington and offers significant observations omitted from previous Lee biographies, including extensive correspondence with British officers in 1777 that reflects Lee’s abandonment of the Patriots’ cause. Lee, a British officer, a veteran of the French and Indian War, and a critic of King George III, arrived in New York City in 1773 with an ego that knew no bounds and tolerated no rivals. A highly visible and newsworthy personality, he quickly took up the American cause and encouraged rebellion. As a result of this advocacy and his military skills, Lee was granted a commission as a major general in the Continental Army and soon became second-in-command to George Washington. He helped organize the defense of Boston, designed defenses for New York City, and commanded the force that repelled the British attack on Charleston. Upon his return to New York in 1776, Lee was considered by some leaders of the Revolution to be an alternative to George Washington, who was in full retreat from British forces. Lee’s capture by the British in December 1776 put an end to that possibility. Lee’s subsequent release in a prisoner exchange in 1778 and return to an American command led to a dramatic confrontation with Washington on the battlefield at Monmouth, New Jersey, in June 1778. Washington chastised Lee publicly for ordering an unnecessary retreat. Lee suffered the ignominy of a court-martial conviction for this blunder and spent the remaining years to his death in 1782 attacking Washington. Although few doubted Lee’s loyalty at the time, his actions at Monmouth fueled speculation that he switched sides during his imprisonment. A discovery years after his death completed Lee’s tale. In 1862, a researcher discovered “Mr. Lee’s Plan,” a detailed strategy for the defeat of the American rebels delivered to British General William Howe while Lee was held in captivity. This discovery sealed Lee’s historical record and ended all further discussion of his contributions to the American Revolution. Today, few people even realize that Fort Lee, on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, was named in his honor.
Author: Rick Eilert Publisher: New York : Pocket Books ; Markham, Ont. : Distributed in Canada by PaperJacks ISBN: 9780671504519 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 356
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Tells of Eilert's struggle after he is wounded by a grenade in Vietnam and returns to Great Lakes Naval Hospital.
Author: Tony Woodlief Publisher: Encounter Books ISBN: 1641772115 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 200
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This is a story of hope, but also of peril. It began when our nation’s polarized political class started conscripting everyday citizens into its culture war. From their commanding heights in political parties, media, academia, and government, these partisans have attacked one another for years, but increasingly they’ve convinced everyday Americans to join the fray. Why should we feel such animosity toward our fellow citizens, our neighbors, even our own kin? Because we’ve fallen for the false narrative, eagerly promoted by pundits on the Left and the Right, that citizens who happen to vote Democrat or Republican are enthusiastic supporters of Team Blue or Team Red. Aside from a minority of party activists and partisans, however, most voters are simply trying to choose the lesser of two evils. The real threat to our union isn’t Red vs. Blue America, it’s the quiet collusion within our nation’s political class to take away that most American of freedoms: our right to self-governance. Even as partisans work overtime to divide Americans against one another, they’ve erected a system under which we ordinary citizens don’t have a voice in the decisions that affect our lives. From foreign wars to how local libraries are run, authority no longer resides with We the People, but amongst unaccountable officials. The political class has stolen our birthright and set us at one another’s throats. This is the story of how that happened and what we can do about it. America stands at a precipice, but there’s still time to reclaim authority over our lives and communities.
Author: World Health Organization Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN: 9251340781 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 78
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The global analysis report of the annual Tripartite AMR country self-assessment survey (TrACSS) is a component of a broader approach for monitoring and evaluating the global action plan on antimicrobial resistance (GAP-AMR). This report summarizes global responses from the fourth round of the TrACSS, held from November 2019 to July 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the response rates for the 2019–2020 TrACSS around were 11.8% lower than the previous year. A total of 136 (70.1%) countries out of 194 WHO Member States responded to the 2019–2020 TrACSS, compared to 159 out of 194 (81.9%) in 2018–2019.
Author: Thomas Thorner Publisher: University of Toronto Press ISBN: 1442600195 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 487
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"Always illuminating, often infuriating, and as raw and vivid as any collection of primary materials that I've seen assembled for students. I will definitely be using the book in my survey course." - Christopher Pennington, University of Toronto Scarborough
Author: Cornelius Lugo Publisher: Cornelius Lugo ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 215
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The urban homesteading movement is gaining momentum as an increasing number of individuals are embracing the practice of cultivating their own organic produce, crafting essential items from raw materials, engaging with their local communities, and adopting frugal, environmentally-conscious lifestyles. Often referred to as backyard, suburban, or city farming, urban homesteading encompasses a broad spectrum of activities and hobbies that individuals undertake within their personal spaces. These spaces can range from small balconies to expansive suburban plots or even semi-rural acres located near urban areas. You’ll discover in this book: • The powerful techniques to do homesteading. • The 11 essential homesteading skills. • Why expanding your homestead too soon is hurting your progress – and what you need to do instead. • How to get the perfect piece of land without breaking the bank. • The lies that gmo companies tell you about your food. • How to save money with just one simple change in your routine. Are you dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle, filled with the joys of gardening, the buzz of beekeeping, and the satisfaction of building your homestead from the ground up? Look no further – our homesteading for beginners is the ultimate guide to turning those dreams into reality! This book is a complete and comprehensive view of homesteading with the end goal to take you from being confused about this life and which way a pitchfork goes to having you walk out of here knowing exactly if this lifestyle is for you and all the considerations you need to do before starting a homestead.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Long-term Growth and Debt Reduction Publisher: ISBN: Category : Economic development projects Languages : en Pages : 160
Author: Estate of Rick Eilert
Author: Estate of Rick Eilert
Author: John Storey
Author: Dominick Mazzagetti
Author: Rick Eilert
Author: Philip Self
Author: Tony Woodlief
Author: World Health Organization
Author: Thomas Thorner
Author: Cornelius Lugo
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Long-term Growth and Debt Reduction