In the Roughrider's Shadow : The Story of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. -- War Hero
Автор:H. Paul Jeffers Год: 2003 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 304 ISBN: 0891417974 Book DescriptionHere is the extraordinary true story of Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the son of a president who refused to languish in his father’s shadow. During World War I, Ted (as he was known) was the youngest American regimental commander to see combat. After the war, he returned to civilian life and founded the American Legion, as well as receiving a succession of important presidential-political appointments, including secretary of the navy, governor of Puerto Rico, and governor general of the Philippines. Early in 1941, Ted petitioned the army to return him to active duty. In April of that year, despite his advanced years, poor eyesight, weak heart, and arthritis so bad he had to use a cane, Colonel Roosevelt was back in uniform. Promoted to brigadier general, Ted fought with the 1st Infantry Division and served with distinction in North Africa and Sicily. At Normandy, General Roosevelt was the oldest American and only general to land with...
