Stonewall Jackson & the American Civil War. (2 vols.)
by Col. G. F. R. Henderson C.B
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
Longmans, 1932. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. [Interesting provenance, previously owned by James H. Aarestad.] 1932 printing, 2 volume set. Top edges gilt. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jackets with loss. Dust jackets in protective mylar covers. Shelf wear. Boards and end pages soiled. Gift inscription inside. Blind stamps of Aarestad on half title pages. <br> James Harrison Aarestad was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In World War II he served in the 502d Bombardment Group (B29's) of the 20th Air Force; in Korea, the Pusan Detachment of the Korean Military Advisory Group; and in the Vietnam War he commanded the 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse). In all, he soldiered in seven campaigns, was decorated five times for valor and served overseas two and a half years in theaters of war. His Army career of 33 years began in 1943 at Fort Riley in the Cavalry. From that time, except for WWII, he served as an Armor Officer, mainly in tank and armored cavalry units, commanding from platoon to brigade. As a General Staff Officer, he specialized in operations and strategic planning at the Division and Field Force/Corps level and on the Army General Staff in the Pentagon. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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- Bookseller
- SequiturBooks
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2307250011
- Title
- Stonewall Jackson & the American Civil War. (2 vols.)
- Author
- Col. G. F. R. Henderson C.B
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Longmans
- Date Published
- 1932
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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