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Author
Publisher
Perseus Running [distributor]
Pub. Date
c 2010
Physical Desc
xii, 261 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
“If I were God, what would you want for Christmas?” With a thousand-yard stare, a haggard and bloodied marine looked incredulously at the war correspondent who asked him this question. In an answer that took “almost forever,” the marine responded, “Give me tomorrow.” After nearly four months of continuous and bloody combat in Korea, such a wish seemed impossible. For many of the men of George Company, or “Bloody George”—one of the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of a horse named Sergeant Reckless, who carried ammo to U.S. soldiers in Korean War battles, and her subsequent fame and legacy. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, and a list of additional resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during...
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
92 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Born to be racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling,...