The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors: A Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and Redemption

Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

by Stephen E. Ambrose

4.6 out of 5

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In the annals of American history, there are countless stories of heroism and sacrifice. But few are as remarkable as the parallel lives of John Basilone and Audie Murphy.

Basilone was a Marine who fought in the Pacific during World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Guadalcanal, where he single-handedly held off a Japanese attack for hours, saving the lives of his comrades.

Murphy was an Army infantryman who fought in Europe during World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Anzio, where he single-handedly held off a German attack for hours, saving the lives of his comrades.

Although they fought in different wars, Basilone and Murphy shared many similarities. Both men were born into poverty. Both men were raised in tough neighborhoods. And both men were natural leaders.

Basilone and Murphy also shared a deep love of their country. They both believed that it was their duty to serve their country, and they both did so with honor and distinction.

The stories of Basilone and Murphy are inspiring examples of the American spirit. They are stories of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. They are stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading them.

John Basilone

John Basilone was born in Raritan, New Jersey, on November 4, 1916. He was the son of Italian immigrants, and he grew up in a poor neighborhood. Basilone dropped out of school in the eighth grade to help support his family.

In 1940, Basilone joined the Marine Corps. He was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, and he fought in the Pacific during World War II.

Basilone's most famous action took place at the Battle of Guadalcanal. On November 1, 1942, Basilone and his company were attacked by a Japanese force that outnumbered them three to one. Basilone's company was pinned down, and Basilone was Free Downloaded to withdraw. But Basilone refused to leave his men behind.

Basilone set up a machine gun and began firing at the Japanese. He held off the Japanese attack for hours, saving the lives of his comrades. For his actions at Guadalcanal, Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Basilone was killed in action on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. He was 28 years old.

Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas, on June 20, 1925. He was the son of sharecroppers, and he grew up in poverty. Murphy dropped out of school in the fifth grade to help support his family.

In 1942, Murphy joined the Army. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, and he fought in Europe during World War II.

Murphy's most famous action took place at the Battle of Anzio. On January 2, 1944, Murphy and his company were attacked by a German force that outnumbered them two to one. Murphy's company was pinned down, and Murphy was Free Downloaded to withdraw. But Murphy refused to leave his men behind.

Murphy set up a machine gun and began firing at the Germans. He held off the German attack for hours, saving the lives of his comrades. For his actions at Anzio, Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Murphy was killed in action in a plane crash on May 28, 1971. He was 45 years old.

The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

The stories of John Basilone and Audie Murphy are inspiring examples of the American spirit. They are stories of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. They are stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading them.

Basilone and Murphy were two ordinary men who did extraordinary things. They were both born into poverty, but they both rose above their circumstances to become heroes. They both served their country with honor and distinction, and they both paid the ultimate price.

Basilone and Murphy are an inspiration to us all. They remind us that anything is possible if we have the courage to follow our dreams. They also remind us that we should never forget the sacrifices that have been made by those who came before us.

Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors

by Stephen E. Ambrose

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14924 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	696 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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