About this title: The legendary "Fighting 69th" took part in five major engagements during World War I. It served in the front lines for almost 170 days, suffering hundreds killed and thousands wounded. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the famous Father Francis Duffy (whose statue stands in Times Square), and commanded by the future leader of the OSS (predecessor of the CIA), "Wild Bill" Donovan. One of its casualties was the poet Joyce Kilmer. Due in large part to the classic 1940 movie The Fighting 69th, starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien (as Duffy), the unit still has strong name ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Potomac Books, Washington DC
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781574886511ISBN:1574886517
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Hardcover in unclipped jacket. 435 pages including index. With several black and white photos. An in depth history of the Irish Fighting 69th, a regiment of men of Irish descent from New York City, whose heroics were recounted in a movie of the same name (1942, starring James Cagney). This book offers one of the first detailed history of this regiment. In NEAR FINE condition. Light rubbing to the jacket. Light fading to the book. Text clean and solid. Nice copy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
Date Published: 2006-10-20
ISBN-13:9781574886511ISBN:1574886517
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9781574886511ISBN:1574886517
Description: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Potomac Books Inc., 2006. Author signed and inscribed, inscription reads: 'To........One of the heroes in Duffy's War is Wild Bill Donovan. Writing this book I was struck by his leadership style. Because it so strongly reminded me of another leader I once served under during my years at GE. Thanks for that Leadership. Best Wishes, Stephen Harris'.1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Light shelf wear to Jacket. ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: POTOMOC BOOKS INC
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781574886528ISBN:1574886525
Description: New. The legendary? ? ? Fighting 69th? ? ? took part in five major engagements during World War I. It served in the front lines for almost 170 days, suffering hundreds killed and thousands wounded. This highly decorated unit was inspired by its chaplain, the... read more
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