An edition of The Quiet Hero (2006)

The Quiet Hero

The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima

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An edition of The Quiet Hero (2006)

The Quiet Hero

The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima

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This powerful story documents the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of extraordinary navy corpsman George Wahlen. After decades of silence, this survivor of one of World War II's most horrific battles divulges the gritty details of his incredible experiences. Upon landing with a company of 250 marines, Wahlen fought alongside them. Under repeated grenade and mortar fire himself, Wahlen refused evacuation, preferring to aid those he perceived to be in greater danger. Witnesses of his heroics remain dumbfounded he survived, and while his incredible feats of bravery saved countless marines, the intensity of the battle left few men of the company unscathed—they suffered the highest killed-in-action ratio of any marine company during a single battle in U.S. history. The significance of his story lies in the historic context of the battle for Iwo Jima; while many remember the iconic flag-raising photograph captured during this conflict, few realize the battle was the most costly of World War II for America. After receiving a Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman in 1945, Wahlen has been the quintessential quiet hero, refusing the adulation usually bestowed on nationally recognized veterans.

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English
Pages
240

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The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima
October 1, 2007, American Legacy Media
Paperback in English
Cover of: Quiet Hero
Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima
2006, American Legacy Media
in English
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The Quiet Hero
2006, American Legacy Media
Electronic resource in English
Cover of: The Quiet Hero
The Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima
May 20, 2006, American Legacy Media
Hardcover in English
Cover of: Quiet Hero
Quiet Hero: The Untold Medal of Honor Story of George E. Wahlen at the Battle for Iwo Jima
2006, American Legacy Media
in English

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First Sentence

"Hunkered down on the island of Iwo Jima, George Wahlen and his unit, ("F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division) waited anxiously for orders to advance."

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Library of Congress
D767.99.I9 W437 2006, D767.99.I9W437 2006

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
240
Dimensions
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
Weight
15.2 ounces

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8586920M
Internet Archive
quietherountoldm00libg
ISBN 10
0976154714
ISBN 13
9780976154716
LCCN
2005926264
Library Thing
1073211
Goodreads
815440

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