Warriors in uniform : the legacy of American Indian heroism / by Herman J. Viola ; foreword by Carson Walks Over Ice ; introduction by Ben Nighthorse Campbell.

Author/creator Viola, Herman J.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, ©2008.
Description215 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects
Indians of North America--Warfare.
World War, 1914-1918--Participation, Indian.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, Indian.
Korean War, 1950-1953--Participation, Indian.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Participation, Indian.
Iraq War, 2003-2011--Participation, Indian.

Contents Between two fires -- The U.S. Army : agent of assimilation -- Fighting the metal hats : World War I -- Fighting the metal hats : World War II -- Fighting the short wolf men : Korea -- Fighting the short wolf men : Vietnam -- Fighting the curved knives : Afghanistan and Iraq -- Warrior traditions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 209) and index.
LCCN 2008021390
ISBN9781426203619 (trade)
ISBN1426203616 (trade)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E 98.W2 V56 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold