Sergeant York: His Own Life Story and War Diary
Alvin York
Jul 2020 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Tom Parks
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The inspiring true story of "the reluctant World War I infantryman who became an American legend"-in his own words (The New York Times). October 8, 1918: Amid the last of the Allies' attempts to defeat the Germans, Sgt. Alvin York of Tennessee found himself and his platoon of only seventeen men trapped in the thick of heavy machine gun fire. Rather than retreating or calling upon the artillery to take out the nest, York single-handedly took out twenty-five Germans, dropping them one by one, and captured many more. This is only one of the many tales of York's famed heroism, which were heralded as some of the most impressive battle stories in the history of modern warfare. Sergeant York contains the legendary soldier's war diaries, which offer up-close snapshots of his fabled military career. Included in this new edition of a classic work are new forewords written by York's son and grandson, which provide both personal and historical recollections of their predecessor. In Sergeant York, experience the fascinating life of an American hero.
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Brett Dixon
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September 20, 2023
This is a really good book I totally recommend everyone to read it or listen to it. I really enjoyed his life story as far as before he got into the war during the war and after the war. it's incredible how this man had so much faith in our Lord and savior throughout the horrible trials of war that he went through.
About the author
Alvin York, or "Sergeant York," was born in Pall Mall, Tennessee, in 1887. He was drafted into the army and swiftly became one of the most decorated and accomplished soldiers in World War I, having received the Congressional Medal of Honor, among other notable accolades. York passed away in 1964 at the age of seventy-six.
Since recording his first book for the Kansas Audio Reader Network in 1985, Tom Parks has enjoyed giving voice to stories. He has been nominated for Audie Awards and has received several AudioFile Earphones Awards, and reviewers have described his performances as "conversational," "energetic," and "sincere."
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