American Soldier

American Soldier published by Regan Books/Harper, New York, NY, 2004. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 590 Pgs. ISBN 0060731583. General Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell. The Commander in Chief of the US Central Command from July 2000 through July 2003, General Tommy Franks made history by leading American and Coalition forces to victory in Afghanistan and Iraq. In this riveting memoir, General Franks retraces his journey from a small-town boyhood in Oklahoma and Midland, Texas, through a lifetime of military service, including his heroic tour as an Artillery officer in Vietnam, where he was wounded three times. A reform-minded Cold War commander and a shrewd tactician during Operation Desert Storm, Franks took command of CENTCOM at the dawn of what he calls a 'crease in history', becoming the senior American military officer in the most dangerous region on earth. Illustrated with color photos. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24485.