LEADER 03759nam 22004213 450 001 9910158762703321 005 20250505152555.0 010 $a9781786255754 010 $a1786255758 035 $a(CKB)3810000000099381 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4807771 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4807771 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11355053 035 $a(OCoLC)975221868 035 $a(Exl-AI)4807771 035 $a(Perlego)3021322 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000099381 100 $a20250505d2015 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe big Yankee $ethe life of Carlson of the raiders /$fby Michael Blankfort 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$a[Potomac, Maryland] :$cPickle Partners publishing,$d[2015] 210 4$dİ2015 215 $a1 online resource (365 pages) 327 $aIntro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- Illustrations -- Part One -- 1-Prologue -- 2-Prepared...for defeats -- 3-Seven faces -- 4-"Who the hell was Carlson?" -- 5-Of dreams and plans -- 6-"The Star-Spangled Banner"...at three o'clock in the afternoon -- 7-"That day in China..." -- 8-"It was never finished" -- 9-By touch and feel -- 10-"...the softness of Americans..." -- 11-Clenched tightly in a Japanese fist -- 12-"The spiritual low point" -- 13-Who followed my father...? -- 14-At school the day before Thanksgiving -- 15-Who is this man? -- Part Two -- 1-The horn of God -- 2-"Good marks for lightning" -- 3-All of his best friends... -- 4-His foot in his hand -- 5-Winding through corridors -- 6-"I've neglected you" -- 7-On the map of California -- 8-"I shall go up!" -- Part Three -- 1-The shores of an idea -- 2-Beyond the seas -- 3-That bloody Shanghai night -- 4-Men who are loyal and incorruptible -- 5-An eagerness for battle -- 6-High-toned bull sessions -- 7-"B for my work" -- Part Four -- 1 - Red poppy -- 2 - A patch of America on a dead city -- 3 - Among the heathen -- 4 - "Silent Night" -- 5 - If a man has only legs -- 6-Before I die -- 7-John did baptize... -- 8 - The growing guilt -- 9 - "You'll starve to death!" -- 10-Salt-and-pepper tweed -- 11-The shadow of his home -- 12-Jen jen wei wo, wo wei jen jen -- 13-"This is no drill" -- Part Five -- 1-The Raiders tell their story -- 2-"Throw away your boots and knives..." -- 3-Men under stress -- 4-"My mission is still not completed" -- 5-"Gon-Hoe" -- 6-December distaste -- 7-"Who is this man?" we asked -- Appendices -- 1-Address -- 2-Speech -- 3-Commendation -- Acknowledgments. 330 $aThe book "The Big Yankee: The Life of Carlson of the Raiders" by Michael Blankfort is a detailed biography of Evans Carlson, a notable figure in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. It explores his life and military career, particularly focusing on his leadership of the Second Raider Battalion and the successful raid on Makin Island. Carlson's blend of military strategy and deep concern for social issues is highlighted, reflecting his unique approach to leadership and warfare. The book delves into his personal development, influences, and the diverse range of individuals he interacted with, from political figures to ordinary citizens. It aims to provide insight into Carlson's character, motivations, and the impact of his actions during a pivotal time in history. The intended audience includes military historians, World War II enthusiasts, and readers interested in leadership and military strategy.$7Generated by AI. 700 $aBlankfort$b Michael$f1907-1982,$01828809 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158762703321 996 $aThe big Yankee$94397796 997 $aUNINA