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Sgt. Reckless, America's war horse, Robin Hutton

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Sgt. Reckless, America's war horse, Robin Hutton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-333) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sgt. Reckless

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

870288383

Responsibility statement

Robin Hutton

Sub title

America's war horse

Summary

The story of the Mongolian mare, who, despite only measuring about thirteen hands high, became an American hero for her actions during the Korean War, being awarded two Purple Hearts for her valor and being officially promoted to staff sergeant twice, a distinction never bestowed upon an animal before or since

Table Of Contents

Preface: Remembering Sergeant Reckless -- Introduction -- Korea -- A hero's journey -- Life at Camp Pendleton -- In memoriam and more -- Epilogue: The making of the monument: "Operation Reckless"

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Sergeant Reckless, America's war horse

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