Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne (American Warriors) (Hardcover)

Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne (American Warriors) By Douglas V. Mastriano Cover Image
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Alvin C. York (1887-1964)-devout Christian, conscientious objector, and reluctant hero of World War I-is one of America's most famous and celebrated soldiers. Known to generations through Gary Cooper's Academy Award-winning portrayal in the 1941 film Sergeant York, York is credited with the capture of 132 German soldiers on October 8, 1918, in the Meuse-Argonne region of France-a deed for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. At war's end, the media glorified York's bravery but.

About the Author


Douglas V. Mastriano, Ph.D., is a Colonel in the U.S. Army.


Product Details
ISBN: 9780813145198
ISBN-10: 0813145198
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Date: March 25th, 2014
Pages: 336
Language: English
Series: American Warriors