The fighting 69th : one remarkable National Guard Unit's journey from Ground Zero to Baghdad / Sean Michael Flynn.

Author/creator Flynn, Sean Michael
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Viking, 2007.
Descriptionxx, 300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
New York (State). National Guard. Infantry Regiment, 69th--History.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.
Iraq War, 2003-2011--Personal narratives, American.
Iraq War, 2003-2011--Participation, Irish American.
Iraq War, 2003-2011--Participation, Puerto Rican.
New York (N.Y.)--Ethnic relations.
New York (N.Y.)--History, Military.

Abstract On the eve of September 11, 2001, New York City's National Guard regiment, the Fighting 69th Infantry, was not fit for duty. Most of its soldiers were immigrant kids with no military experience and no intention of serving their country very long. Once an all-Irish outfit, the 69th was now a mix of Latinos, African Americans, Eastern European Americans, Asian Americans, and a few token Irish Americans. Their uniforms were incomplete and their equipment was downright derelict. Then came September 11. Sean Flynn, himself a member of the 69th, chronicles the transformation of this motley band of amateur soldiers into a battle-hardened troop, now at work in one of the most lethal quarters of Baghdad. At home on the concrete and asphalt like no other unit in the U.S. Army, Gotham's Fighting 69th brings its own rough justice to this lawless precinct by turning to the street-fighting tactics they grew up with.--From publisher description.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2007040436
ISBN9780670018437
ISBN0670018430

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks UA363.5 69TH .F59 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold