Sgt Reckless The War Horse Korean War Hero

Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781621572756

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Sgt. Reckless by Robin Hutton Pdf

New York Times Bestseller! She wasn't a horse—she was a Marine. She might not have been much to look at—a small "Mongolian mare," they called her—but she came from racing stock, and had the blood of a champion. Much more than that, Reckless became a war hero—in fact, she became a combat Marine, earning staff sergeant's stripes before her retirement to Camp Pendleton. This once famous horse, recognized as late as 1997 by Life Magazine as one of America's greatest heroes—the greatest war horse in American history, in fact—has unfortunately now been largely forgotten. But author Robin Hutton is set to change all that. Not only has she been the force behind recognizing Reckless with a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and at Camp Pendleton, but she has now recorded the full story of this four-legged war hero who hauled ammunition to embattled Marines and inspired them with her relentless, and reckless, courage.

Author : Melissa Higgins
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781479554621

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Sgt. Reckless, the War Horse by Melissa Higgins Pdf

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Staff Sergeant Reckless, the Korean War horse"--

Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621572633

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Sgt. Reckless by Robin Hutton Pdf

Amid an inferno of explosives on a deadly minefield in the Korean War, a four-legged Marine proved to be a heroic force of nature. She moved headstrong up and down steep, smoky terrain that no man could travail confidently. In a single day, this small Mongolian mare made fifty-one round-trips carrying nearly five tons of explosives to various gun sites. Sergeant Reckless was her name, and she was the horse renowned for carrying wounded soldiers on and off the battlefield and making solo trips across combat zones to deliver supplies. A widely celebrated national hero, Reckless was first featured in 1954 in the Saturday Evening Post and more recently in 1997 when LIFE magazine published an edition lauding history’s one hundred all-time heroes. Equine enthusiast Robin Hutton learned about Sergeant Reckless and spearheaded the effort to commission a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle (Quantico), VA. In July of 2013, the statue was unveiled. A second monument is planned for Camp Pendleton, where Reckless lived out her days and is buried. Hutton has now written the first-ever full biography of Sergeant Reckless, who earned two Purple Hearts for her heroic efforts (among other military decorations). Hutton has spoken with the Marines who fought alongside Reckless and tells the complete and captivating tale of how a would-be Korean racehorse became one of the greatest Marine wartime heroes. Sgt. Reckless brings the legend back to life more than half a century later.

Author : Melissa Gail Higgins
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781479584130

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Sgt. Reckless the War Horse by Melissa Gail Higgins Pdf

Carrying heavy ammo to soldiers all by herself, Sergeant Reckless helped her fellow marines survive dangerous Korean War battles. By risking her life, many lives were saved. See the story unfold as a little red horse makes a big difference.

Author : Loren Spiotta-DiMare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983460523

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Sergeant Reckless: Hero War Horse by Loren Spiotta-DiMare Pdf

True story of a heroic horse who served with the Marines during the Korean War.

Author : Patricia McCormick
Publisher : Balzer & Bray
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0062292609

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Sergeant Reckless by Patricia McCormick Pdf

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they'd ever known. And one of the biggest appetites! Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched into battle--again and again--becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank--becoming Sgt. Reckless--and receive two Purple Hearts. This is the first picture book from award-winning novelist Patricia McCormick, sumptuously illustrated by acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.

Author : Tom Clavin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780698137202

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Reckless by Tom Clavin Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Heart of Everything That Is, comes the unlikely story of a racehorse who truly became a war hero, beloved by the Marine Corps and decorated for bravery. Her Korean name was Ah-Chim-Hai—Flame-of-the-Morning. A four-year-old chestnut-colored Mongolian racehorse, she once amazed the crowds in Seoul with her remarkable speed. But when war shut down the tracks, the star racer was sold to an American Marine and trained to carry heavy loads of artillery shells across steep hills under a barrage of bullets and bombs. The Marines renamed her Reckless. Reckless soon proved fearless under fire, boldly marching alone through the fiery gauntlet, exposed to explosions and shrapnel. On some of her uphill treks, Reckless shielded human reinforcements. The Chinese, soon discovering the bravery of this magnificent animal, made a special effort to kill her. But Reckless never slowed. As months passed, the men came to appreciate her not just as a horse but as a fellow Marine.

Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621577669

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War Animals by Robin Hutton Pdf

"This book will delight both animal lovers and military buffs!" — Elizabeth Letts, bestselling author of The Eighty Dollar Champion Millions rallied to the cause of freedom against Nazism and the menace of Imperial Japan. But did you know that some of those heroes had fur, or feathers? War animals guarded American coasts against submarine attack, dug out Londoners trapped in bomb wreckage, and carried vital messages under heavy fire on Pacific islands. They kept up morale, rushed machine gun nests, and even sacrificed themselves picking up live grenades. Now Robin Hutton, the bestselling author of Sgt. Reckless: America’s War Horse, tells the heart-warming stories of the dogs, horses, mules, pigeons—and even one cat—who did their bit for the war effort. American and British families volunteered beloved family pets and farm dogs to aid in the war effort; Americans, including President Roosevelt, bought honorary commissions in the reserves for lapdogs and other pets not suitable for military duties to “exempt” them from war service and raise money to defeat Hitler and Tojo. Many of these gallant animals are recipients of the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal, the “Animals’ Victoria Cross.” In War Animals: The Unsung Heroes of World War II you’ll meet: -Judy, the POW dog who helped her beloved human survive brutal Japanese prison camps -Cher Ami, the pigeon who nearly died delivering a message that saved American troops from death by friendly fire -Beauty, the “digging dog” who sniffed out Londoners buried in the wreckage of the Blitz—along with pets, including one goldfish still in its bowl! -Olga, the horse who braved shattering glass to do her duty in London bombings -Smoky, the Yorkshire terrier who did parachute jumps, laid communications wire through a pipe so small only she could navigate it, became the first therapy dog—and starred on a weekly TV show after the War -Simon, the war cat whose campaign against the “Mao Tse Tung” of the rat world saved food supplies and his ship’s crew -Chips, who guarded Roosevelt and Churchill during the Casablanca Conference, and the only dog to earn a Silver Star for his heroics The shining loyalty and courage of these heroes is a testimony to the enduring bond between us and the animals we love.

Author : Janet Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989804054

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They Called Her Reckless by Janet Barrett Pdf

When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, they got a real-life warhorse, the courageous and indomitable Reckless, who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.

Author : Janet Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Korean War, 1950-1953
ISBN : 0989804003

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They Called Her Reckless by Janet Barrett Pdf

When the Marines of the Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, what they got was a real-life hero, Reckless, the courageous and indomitable warhorse who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her. She came on base in October, 1952, disrupting a softball game and capturing the attention of everyone around. Immediately named for the "reckless" rifles she would supply, she began life with the Marines as Private First Class Reckless. In short order, she was an integral member of the platoon, learning quickly to run into her bunker when incoming fire hit the camp, navigate the trails and hills on her own, and calmly accept the roar of the recoilless rifles at close range. In skirmishes and firefights, and ultimately the savage Battle for Outpost Vegas, Reckless showed her bravery and resilience. In that last bloody fight, surpassing all expectations, she hauled ammunition for three days and nights wherever it was needed. For wounds sustained, she was awarded two Purple Hearts. Ever the character, she also shared her buddies' C-rations and mess hall chow, beers and an occasional whiskey, and on cold nights, their warm tents. She was promoted to Sergeant by the Commander of the First Marine Division. Then, in late 1954, the men got their wish, and Sergeant Reckless sailed for San Francisco, a hero's welcome, and another new life.

Author : Loren Spiotta-Dimare
Publisher : Aperture Press
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1732932905

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Sergeant Reckless by Loren Spiotta-Dimare Pdf

"Loren Spiotta-DiMare has captured the essence of Reckless in a way children will adore. Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, Sgt. Reckless will leap off the page and into your child's heart, and become their favorite hero." -Robin Hutton, Author of New York Times bestseller Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse She's a decorated Marine, a combat veteran, and a horse. Meet Sergeant Reckless! Sergeant Reckless is the remarkable true story of a horse who overcame great odds to become a hero. Raised and trained to become a racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Flame is destined to be a winner. But when the Korean War breaks out on the day of her first official race, her life changes forever. Flame's owner, Kim, flees to a safer place along with his family and beloved horse. When he returns, he meets an American Marine, Lieutenant Pederson, who purchases the little sorrel mare to serve with the Recoilless Rifle Platoon. The Marines rename her Reckless, and her amazing second career begins.

Author : Bruce Berglund
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781666394009

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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield by Bruce Berglund Pdf

In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during battles to deliver supplies to troops on the front lines.

Author : Bruce R. Berglund
Publisher : Capstone Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Korean War, 1950-1953
ISBN : 1666394173

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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield by Bruce R. Berglund Pdf

"In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during battles to deliver supplies to troops on the front lines"--

Author : Andrew Geer
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0353344664

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Reckless Pride of the Marines by Andrew Geer Pdf

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Author : Andrew Clare Geer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Horses
ISBN : UOM:39015003928499

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Reckless by Andrew Clare Geer Pdf