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Beyond the call of duty : the life of Colonel Robert Howard, America's most decorated Green Beret Cover Image Book

Beyond the call of duty : the life of Colonel Robert Howard, America's most decorated Green Beret / Stephen L. Moore.

Moore, Stephen L., (author.).

Summary:

"As a child, Robert Howard was taught by his Granny Callie to always face his threats head-on. Some thirty years later, he emerged from the Vietnam War as America's most decorated Green Beret"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593475843
  • Physical Description: viii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: [New York, New York] : Caliber, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-296).
Formatted Contents Note:
"Run Towards Your Problems" -- Airborne -- Into the Grave -- Special Forces -- FOB-2 Kontum -- Straphanger -- Distinguished Service -- Purple Hearts -- Third Trip to Vietnam -- SLAM Seven -- "Let's Just Spring the Ambush" -- Six Pack's Return -- The Scherdin Bright Light -- "Give Me Your Weapon!" -- "It Seemed like a Lifetime" -- Company Command -- The Medal of Honor.

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Subject: Howard, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1939-2009.
United States. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Studies and Observations Group > Biography.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Commando operations > United States.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Reconnaissance operations, American.
United States. Army. Special Forces > Biography.
United States. Army > Officers > Biography.

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  • 4 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sandhill Regional Library.

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  • 2 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Kemp Sugg Memorial Library 959.704 (Text) 58198050019168 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Leath Memorial Library B HOWARD (Text) 58198050017774 Adult Biography Available -