The Big Yankee - Michael Blankfort - Bog

""The Big Yankee: The Life Of Carlson Of The Raiders"" by Michael Blankfort is a biography of Evans Carlson, a United States Marine Corps officer who led the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion during World War II. The book chronicles Carlson's life, from his childhood in California to his military career, including his time as a member of the famed ""Carlson's Raiders"" during the Pacific War. The author provides insight into Carlson's leadership style and his innovative tactics, which were instrumental in the success of his unit. The book also delves into Carlson's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism. Overall, ""The Big Yankee"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of an important figure in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.