Warriors in uniform
Subtitle: the legacy of American Indian heroism
By: by Herman J. Viola ; foreword by Carson Walks Over Ice ; introduction by Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Publisher: National Geographic
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9781426203619
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Warfare; World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Indian; World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Indian; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, Indian; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Participation, Indian; Iraq War, 2003- -- Participation, Indian
First sentence: Until the issue was finally resolved by the Civil War, America's Native peoples frequently found themselves caught between "two fires" of opposing military powers.
Description: "From the American Revolution to the conflict in Iraq, from the steaming jungles of Asia to Europe's frozen fields, Native Americans have fought for this country in every war the U.S. military has ever waged. Driven by the singular honors reserved by many tribal groups for those who show bravery in battle, they have sustained a proud warrior tradition-- and made key contributions on critical fronts. Their unforgettable stories encompass heroism and tragedy, humor and stoicism, loyalty and conflict-- all part of the remarkable experience of Warriors in uniform"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Between two fires; title: U.S. Army : agent of assimilation; title: Fighting the metal hats : World War I; title: Fighting the metal hats : World War II; title: Fighting the short wolf men : korea; title: Fighting the short wolf men : vietnam; title: Fighting the curved knives : afghanistan and iraq.