Publicado por Zest Books (Tm), 2023
ISBN 10: 1728479142 ISBN 13: 9781728479149
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Honor and Fidelity. That is the motto of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the only Puerto Rican unit in the United States Army. Since the regiment's creation in 1899, the men of the 65th have proudly served the US through multiple wars, despite facing racial discrimination. Their courage, loyalty, and patriotism earned them hundreds of accolades, including the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014.But the honor and fidelity of the men of the 65th came into question in 1952, in the midst of the Korean War, when ninety-one Borinqueneers were arrested and tried for desertion and disobeying orders. How could this happen in one of the most distinguished and decorated units of the Army?In this telling of one of the forgotten stories of the Korean War, author Talia Aikens-Nuez guides us through the history of the Borinqueneers and the challenges they faced leading up to what was the largest court martial in the entire war. Rediscover the bravery of the men of the 65th through Aikens-Nuez's thorough writing and the soldiers' firsthand accounts of the Korean War. "Learn about Puerto Rico's 65th Regiment, one of the US Army's most decorated regiments. Author Talia Aikens-Nunez shares the history of these soldiers and the discrimination they faced as they served their country during the largest court martial of the Korean War"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.