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Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in the Marines

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617724963
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in the Marines written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Korean War, a horse named Reckless worked alongside U.S. Marines to carry heavy ammunition to the front lines. During one battle, Reckless made 51 trips to the front lines in a single day, and even brought wounded soldiers back to the base camp. Today, horses, donkeys, and mules help Marines who are fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan. These animals can move across rough, rocky terrain that trucks and Humvees cannot negotiate. In this book, young readers will meet the pack animals that help the U.S. Marines by carrying weapons and supplies. They'll also discover the history, training, and care of these brave working animals. Full-color photos and dramatic true tales capture the stories of these animals and their critical military missions.

Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in the Marines

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161772453X
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Horses, Donkeys, and Mules in the Marines written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how horses, donkeys, and mules are used in the military; introduces Reckless, a horse used by the Marines during the Korean War; and discusses the training for both the soldiers and the animals.

Mule in Military Service

Author : Anthony Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912083664
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Mule in Military Service written by Anthony Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Horses and Mules in the Civil War

Author : Gene C. Armistead
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786473630
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Horses and Mules in the Civil War written by Gene C. Armistead and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-09-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses and mules served during the Civil War in greater number and suffered more casualties than the men of the Union and Confederate armies combined. Using firsthand accounts, this history addresses the many uses of equines during the war, the methods by which they were obtained, their costs, their suffering on the battlefields and roads, their consumption by soldiers, and such topics as racing and mounted music. The book is supplemented by accounts of the "Lightning Mule Brigade," the "Charge of the Mule Brigade," five appendices and 37 illustrations. More than 700 Civil War equines are identified and described with incidental information and identification of their masters.

Smoke the Donkey

Author : Cate Folsom
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1612348416
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Smoke the Donkey written by Cate Folsom and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a U.S. military base near Fallujah in war-torn Iraq, Col. John Folsom woke up one morning to the sound of a small, scruffy donkey tied up outside his quarters. He was charmed by this scrawny animal with a plaintive expression. Folsom and his fellow Marines took in the donkey, built him a corral and shelter, and escorted him on daily walks. One night, hanging out with the Marines as they relaxed after work, the donkey snatched someone's lit cigarette and gobbled it up, to the laughter of all. Suddenly, the donkey had a name: Smoke. More than a conversation topic for troops connecting with families back home, Smoke served as mascot, ambassador, and battle buddy. Smoke the Donkey recounts the strong friendship between Colonel Folsom and this stray donkey and the massive challenges of reuniting Smoke with Folsom in the United States following Folsom's retirement. After being given to a local sheik, Smoke wandered the desert before Folsom rallied an international team to take him on a convoluted journey to his new home. The team won a protracted bureaucratic battle to move Smoke from Iraq to Turkey, only to face a tougher fight getting him out of Turkey. Once in the States, Smoke became a beloved therapy animal for both children and veterans. Smoke's story, while tinged with sadness, speaks to the enduring bond between a man and an animal, unbroken by war, distance, or red tape.

Remarkable Military Animals

Author : Carla Mooney
Publisher : Core Library
ISBN 13 : 9781624036552
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Remarkable Military Animals written by Carla Mooney and published by Core Library. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for Military Action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 3-6. Core Library features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps Book jacket.

Reckless

Author : Andrew Geer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781521516263
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book Reckless written by Andrew Geer and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'America's greatest equine war hero' - New York Times Reckless was a remarkable war-hero. Born and raised in Korea, Reckless was flame-red, bred from a prize-winning race-horse, and discovered by American soldiers during the Korean War. The battalion of US Marines Reckless was assigned to fell in love with her at once, feeding her Coca Cola and beer as she became one of the guys. Not only did she boost morale, but she saved lives as well, and she was posthumously awarded the Dicken Medal for her bravery during active service. Sergeant Reckless, as she is now known, was a truly remarkable animal. One of Reckless' finest hours came during the Battle of Outpost Vegas in March of 1953. On one day alone during the five-day battle, she made 51 trips from the Ammunition Supply Point to the firing sites. She carried 386 rounds of ammunition, walked over 35 miles through open rice paddies and up steep mountains with enemy fire coming in close to her hooves. She also carried wounded soldiers down the mountain to safety and unloaded them before she reloaded with ammunition and headed off back to battle. Sergeant Reckless retired from the Marine Corps on 10 November 1960 and died (aged 20) on 13 May 1968. She was buried with full military honors at her adopted home of Camp Pendleton, California. 'A stalwart, sentimental appeal, for the unreconstructed horse lover old and young' -- Kirkus Review 'In my career I have seen many animals that have been adopted by Marines, but never in all my experience have I seen one which won the hearts of so many as did this lovely little lady known as Reckless.' -- Randolph M. Pate, Lieutenant General, USMC, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Washington, D. C Andrew Geer (1905-1957) wrote The Sea Chase, Canton Airlift and Canton Barrier, as well as Reckless: Pride of the Marines, which was first published in 1955.

Sgt. Reckless

Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621572757
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Sgt. Reckless written by Robin Hutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller! She wasn't a horse—she was a Marine. She might not have been much to look at—a small "Mongolian mare," they called her—but she came from racing stock, and had the blood of a champion. Much more than that, Reckless became a war hero—in fact, she became a combat Marine, earning staff sergeant's stripes before her retirement to Camp Pendleton. This once famous horse, recognized as late as 1997 by Life Magazine as one of America's greatest heroes—the greatest war horse in American history, in fact—has unfortunately now been largely forgotten. But author Robin Hutton is set to change all that. Not only has she been the force behind recognizing Reckless with a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and at Camp Pendleton, but she has now recorded the full story of this four-legged war hero who hauled ammunition to embattled Marines and inspired them with her relentless, and reckless, courage.

Reckless

Author : Andrew Clare Geer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781839741562
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Reckless written by Andrew Clare Geer and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reckless, first published in 1955, is the heart-warming story of Reckless, a small horse whose faithful service to U.S. Marines during the Korean War boosted morale and made her a national hero. The book is in two parts, with the first describing the life of Reckless and her owner, a young Korean boy. Forced to sell his beloved horse due to family medical needs, Reckless (then named Flame-of-the-Morning) was purchased by Lieutenant Eric Pedersen, who renamed her Reckless for the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Division, of the 5th Marines she'd be joining. Part Two describes Reckless' service with the Marines as she carried ammunition, cable-wire and other supplies to frontline troops. She was wounded twice in battle, received two Purple Hearts, and was awarded the rank of staff sergeant. With the end of the war, Reckless was brought to the United States and retired to Camp Pendleton until her death in 1968. In honor of her service, in 2013 the Sgt. Reckless Memorial Monument was dedicated at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Included are 14 pages of photographs."--

U.S. Marines

Author : Rachel Grack
Publisher : Amicus Ink
ISBN 13 : 9781681524016
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book U.S. Marines written by Rachel Grack and published by Amicus Ink. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the difference between the branches of our armed forces? How do they serve our country? These books offer a glimpse into life as a service member in each of these military branches. All titles include a table of contents, glossary, index, and further resources. This high-interest book uses action photography and carefully chosen text to help newly proficient readers learn about the ways the U.S. Marine Corps protects and defends the country.

They Called Her Reckless

Author : Janet Barrett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989804004
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book They Called Her Reckless written by Janet Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Marines of the Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, what they got was a real-life hero, Reckless, the courageous and indomitable warhorse who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her. She came on base in October, 1952, disrupting a softball game and capturing the attention of everyone around. Immediately named for the "reckless" rifles she would supply, she began life with the Marines as Private First Class Reckless. In short order, she was an integral member of the platoon, learning quickly to run into her bunker when incoming fire hit the camp, navigate the trails and hills on her own, and calmly accept the roar of the recoilless rifles at close range. In skirmishes and firefights, and ultimately the savage Battle for Outpost Vegas, Reckless showed her bravery and resilience. In that last bloody fight, surpassing all expectations, she hauled ammunition for three days and nights wherever it was needed. For wounds sustained, she was awarded two Purple Hearts. Ever the character, she also shared her buddies' C-rations and mess hall chow, beers and an occasional whiskey, and on cold nights, their warm tents. She was promoted to Sergeant by the Commander of the First Marine Division. Then, in late 1954, the men got their wish, and Sergeant Reckless sailed for San Francisco, a hero's welcome, and another new life.

Sea Lions in the Navy

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617724505
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Sea Lions in the Navy written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how sea lions help the Navy, discusses why they are used to retrieve military equipment from the ocean, and describes their training.

War Dogs

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617724521
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book War Dogs written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how dogs are used in the military, introduces canine heroes, and discusses the equipment used to protect them.

Railway and Marine News

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Railway and Marine News written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Reckless

Author : Tom Clavin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781483021133
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Reckless written by Tom Clavin and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the story of a Korean race horse who was sold to an American Marine and trained to carry heavy loads of artillery up steep hills while under fire and whose perseverance and spirit inspired the entire corps during the Korean War.

The Oregon Trail

Author : Rinker Buck
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451659172
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book The Oregon Trail written by Rinker Buck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buck's epic account of traveling the length of the Oregon Trail the old-fashioned way--in a covered wagon with a team of mules, an audacious journey that hasn't been attempted in a century--tells the rich history of the trail, the people who made the migration, and its significance to the country.

Dolphins in the Navy

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617724947
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Dolphins in the Navy written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2003, K-Dog swam quickly through the waters of the Persian Gulf. He had an important job to do. The enemy had hidden sea mines in the water. K-Dog had to find the bombs so that they wouldn't explode and destroy U.S. ships. Although K-Dog's name makes some people think he is a dog, the expert swimmer is actually a bottlenose dolphin. He was trained by the U.S. Navy to protect American sailors and ships from danger. In Dolphins in the Navy, kids get a behind-the-scenes look at the way the U.S. Navy trains dolphins so that they are prepared to help out at a moment's notice. From hunting for deadly sea mines to searching for enemy divers, these heroic animals help out in ways that no humans ever could. Full-color photos and dramatic true stories bring these courageous sea animals and their brave missions to vivid life.