Download or read book American Hero Audie Murphy written by Charles Whiting and published by . This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: US Army's most decorated soldier and star of over 40 movies.
Download or read book American Hero written by Charles Whiting and published by J Whiting Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a major new biography, veteran military historian and WII biographer, Charles Whiting combines both talents to tell the tale of barefoot Texan share-cropper's son, who could barely read and write, but became not only the US Army's most decorated soldier in its 250 - year history, but also the star of forty Paramount produced movies: most of which are shown on TV screens around the world to this very day. The gentle-eyed, baby-faced hero had won every decoration the United States had to offer before he was eligible to vote and killed 240 enemy soldiers in the process. Luck made him a movie star. Always he tried to improve himself, but time and time again he was relegated to the 'horse operas', where as he wisecracked cynically, "it was the same old movie, only they changed the colour of the horse." But there was a price to pay for his heroism in drugs, nervous tension and Murphy's addiction to violence. Even as a middle-aged movie star, he always slept with a .45 beneath his pillow, plagued by nightmares of the war. Murphy had been an ordinary boy, who had volunteered to go to fight and did so with exceeding bravery in the last 'good war'. He paid highly for that bravery and sense of duty to a country which had given him nothing save "malnutrition", as he used to quip. He was that last American Hero, who did as President Kennedy proclaimed, " Don't ask what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." Even before his young life had really commenced, he had become a legend. But in the end 'Tinseltown' and the 'feather merchants' of Hollywood broke him. As Time magazine commented on his death; "Audie Murphy belonged to an earlier, simpler time, one in which bravery was a cardinal and killing was a virtue... We shall not see his like again."
Download or read book American Hero written by Peggy Caravantes and published by Avisson Press Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the man who went from a highly decorated war hero to a career as a movie star in Western and action films.
Download or read book American Heroes written by Sylvester Wilcher and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention: Step into the extraordinary life of Audie Murphy, a true American hero whose remarkable courage and unwavering commitment to duty have left an indelible mark on history. Interest: Journey through Audie Murphy's humble beginnings in the heart of Texas and witness how his early struggles forged the indomitable spirit that would define his legacy. Explore the gripping experiences and pivotal moments that propelled him from poverty to becoming the most decorated combat soldier of World War II. Desire: Experience the heart-pounding accounts of Audie Murphy's heroic actions on the battlefield, where he faced overwhelming odds with unwavering courage. Learn how his fearless leadership, quick thinking, and dedication to his comrades earned him the Medal of Honor and a place in the annals of American history. Action: Join us as we pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Audie Murphy, a symbol of valor, sacrifice, and the undying spirit of American heroes. His story serves as a powerful reminder that one person, driven by unwavering determination, can make an extraordinary difference in the world.
Download or read book Audie Murphy written by Joanne Mattern and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audie Murphy was a dirt-poor Texas farm boy without a future. He spent much of his childhood working at low-paying jobs and hunting to keep his family from starving. Audie's future looked bleak--until the United States entered World War II. Audie lied about his age to join the army, and soon this baby-faced soldier was fighting in Europe. Audie became a fearless leader and the most decorated combat soldier in American history. His war experiences became a popular book and movie, and Audie went on to a career as a Hollywood star. However, the story of America's most honored soldier is not what it seems to be. Audie may have been a hero, but his war experiences affected his life long after the shooting stopped. Find out the fact and fiction about this war hero and movie star and learn the true story of Audie Murphy.
Download or read book The Price of Valor written by David A. Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he was seventeen years old, Audie Murphy falsified his birth records so he could enlist in the Army and help defeat the Nazis. When he was nineteen, he single-handedly turned back the German Army at the Battle of Colmar Pocket by climbing on top of a tank with a machine gun, a moment immortalized in the classic film To Hell and Back, starring Audie himself. In the first biography covering his entire life—including his severe PTSD and his tragic death at age 45—the unusual story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated hero of WWII, is brought to life for a new generation.
Download or read book To Hell and Back written by Audie Murphy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult Audie's army missions. 4.
Download or read book Hero written by Charles Whiting and published by Stein and Day. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No Name on the Bullet written by Don Graham and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating life story of the most decorated soldier in American history--a hero who rose from rural poverty to military glory, moving on to a troubled post-war life as a Hollywood screen idol. 16 pages of photos.
Download or read book Audie Murphy American Soldier written by Harold B. Simpson and published by Hill Junior College Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Audie Murphy written by Judy Alter and published by McWhiney Foundation Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of Audie Murphy.
Download or read book Let s Never Forget on This Day in Audie Murphy s Life written by Ann Williams and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-22 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David and Ann's book is a thorough, informative and enjoyable read about the incredible life of Audie Leon Murphy. We will never forget, through this wonderful book, all the outstanding accomplishments, on and off the screen, of a great American hero and a talented, humble man. From a foreword by Michael Dante
Download or read book A Myth in Action written by Ann Levingston Joiner and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audie Murphy, the son of an itinerant Texas farmhand, was born in 1925. The teenager enlisted in the US Army in 1942. At that time, he stood 5' 6" tall. By the time he reached twenty, he had seen action in the WWII European Theater in Sicily, mainland Italy, France, and Germany. He held a battlefield commission, and when the war in Europe ended, he returned home wearing more medals for valor than had any other soldier in his country's history. This living legend became a Hollywood actor, and starred in more than forty movies before his tragic death in 1971, at the age of 45. He had become a living myth. Comparative mythologist, Joseph Campbell (Hero with a Thousand Faces) along with psychologists like Rollo May (The Cry for Myth) and Carl Jung, agree that all true heroes lives follow the same "archetypal" pattern. Homer's Perseus, the Arthurian Percival, Luke Skywalker, and the real life hero, Audie Murphy all lived lives that resonated with that pattern.
Download or read book Audie Murphy Days written by David Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audie Murphy Days first began in 1945, and then again in 1973. The event spawned its present incarnation in 1996 with a two-hour event on one day. It expanded to three full days in a few years, but since 2001, it has been an annual two-day event. Family, friends, fans, co-stars, and admirers from all over the world have come to pay tribute to America's most decorated soldier each year in Grenville, Texas. Over the last twenty years the attendees have become very close and each year feels like a family reunion... DW
Download or read book Audie Murphy in Vietnam written by William Russo and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audie Murphy went to Vietnam in 1957 to film a movie, based on Graham Greene's classic story entitled THE QUIET AMERICAN. It turned out to be his greatest movie challenge. Facing death threats from America's political enemies and nearly dying from illness on the other, Murphy faced a difficult professional situation with the notion he was a fugitive "from the law of averages."Now you can read about Oscar-winning talent making a film in Saigon in 1957. Surviving members of cast and crew reveal their insights in exclusive interviews. What emerges is a scintillating portrait of a great American, bringing his unique talents and abilities to the forefront of movie history.(Formerly titled A THINKER'S DAMN)
Download or read book I Have Your Back written by Tom Sileo and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who became an international hero for his courage and selflessness. Ever since he was a young boy growing up on the streets of Staten Island, New York, Michael Ollis wanted to be a soldier. Inspired by his father, who fought in Vietnam, Mike’s deep desire to serve was cemented on the day his beloved city was attacked. From 9/11 onward, Mike’s one and only mission was to save lives. After two tense combat deployments, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis earned the US Army’s coveted Ranger tab and set his sights on the perilous mountains of eastern Afghanistan. On August 28, 2013, Mike was suddenly caught in the middle of a massive and unprecedented Taliban assault on a coalition military base. Rather than retreat to his bunker, Mike decided to fight. He then encountered a Polish army officer who needed his help. Despite being surrounded by enemy fighters while running low on ammunition, Mike promised the foreign soldier that no matter what, he would have his back. For his final act of bravery, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis would not only receive the Distinguished Service Cross from his own country, but the highest honor that Poland can bestow upon an allied soldier. As an American warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis had all of our backs. This vivid and visceral account of Mike’s selfless 24-year journey will motivate us to “live like Mike” by always putting family, friends and country first.
Download or read book American Heroes of the 20th Century written by Harold Faber and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1967 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographies of twenty Americans whose contributions to the modern world range from polar exploration and civil rights to war correspondence and photography.
