Description: Sgt. York His Life, Legend, and Legacy by John Perry War hero, Medal of Honor recipient, and subject of an Oscar-winning film, Sgt. Alvin York was the most famous soldier of his generation. But behind the honors and publicity was an uncompromising Christian patriot who suffered when his ideals were challenged by shifting views of faith, patriotism, and moral relativism. Untouched by German gunfire, York faced destruction from disease, disrespect, and the IRS. Sgt. York: His Life, Legend, and Legacy reveals the whole story of this great American figure based on original battlefield eyewitness reports, Hollywood archives, and interviews with Yorks family and friends. This new edition includes a message from Yorks ninety-year-old son, Andrew Jackson York. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography John Perry is H. W. Stuart Professor of Philosophy, Stanford University. Review The greatest civilian soldier of the War. General John J. Pershing , describing Sergeant Alvin York, who later received the Congressional Medal of Honor, Prauthoy, France, 1919"What you did was the greatest thing accomplished by any private soldier of all the armies of Europe. Marshal Ferdinand Foch, Supreme Allied Commander in World War I, upon awarding Sergeant York the Croix de Guerre with Palm, St. Sliva, France, 1919When I die, I had rather it be said about me that I gave my life toward aiding my fellow man than for it to be said that I became a millionaire through capitalizing on my fame as a fighter. I do not care to be remembered as a warrior; but as one who helped others to Christ. Sergeant York, speaking before the First Presbyterian Mens Club, Nashville, Tennessee, 1926"This exemplar of the American fighting man died in 1964, all but forgotten. Life magazine, describing Sergeant York in a special issue on American heroes, 1997 Review Quote When I die, I had rather it be said about me that I gave my life toward aiding my fellow man than for it to be said that I became a millionaire through capitalizing on my fame as a fighter. I do not care to be remembered as a warrior; but as one who helped others to Christ. --Sergeant York, speaking before the First Presbyterian Mens Club, Nashville, Tennessee, 1926 Details ISBN1735856320 Short Title Sgt. York His Life, Legend, and Legacy Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1735856320 ISBN-13 9781735856322 Format Paperback Pages 480 Edition 2nd Publication Date 2021-05-26 UK Release Date 2021-05-26 Author John Perry Imprint Fidelis Publishing, LLC Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-05-26 NZ Release Date 2021-05-26 US Release Date 2021-05-26 Publisher Fidelis Publishing, LLC Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Subtitle The Remarkable Story of Sergeant Alvin C. York DEWEY B Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132009174;
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