American Guerrilla: The Forgotten Heroics Of Russell W. Volckmann
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American Guerrilla: The Forgotten Heroics Of Russell W. Volckmann by Mike Guardia
With his parting words I shall return, General MacArthur sealed the fate of the last American forces on Bataan. Yet one young Army Captain, Russell Volckmann, refused to surrender. He disappeared into the jungles of north Luzon and raised a Filipino army of over 22,000 men.
…an interesting, thought provoking and well written read… * Defenceweb *
This is a book anyone wanting to learn more about the guerrilla warfare in the Philippines during World War II Japanese occupation should find interestingFor military history buffs and students of guerilla warfare, it’s a must read. * Gun Week *
In American Guerrilla, Mike Guardia, a young armor officer with a master’s degree in history . . . has based his work largely on Volckmann’s memoir and diary, the written and oral testimony of those who served with him, and official records in the archives. He has succeeded very largely in his mission. . . . Guardia calls him ‘the progenitor of modern counterinsurgency doctrine and the true father of Army Special forces.’ Volckmann . . . laid down the operational concepts for Army Special Forces and worked energetically to spread the doctrine. His efforts led to the establishment of the Army’s first special operations unit, the 10th Special Forces Group. * ARMY Magazine *
Sadly, historians of the Philippine campaign have largely ignored Volckmann, focusing instead on conventional forces under MacArthur. Fortunately for Mr. Guardia, a serving Army officer, Volckmann kept a rudimentary diary for much of the period, describing how he managed to put together his "private army," one that waged arguably the most successful guerrilla campaign of the entire war. . . . Mr. Guardia argues, convincingly, that Volckmann deserves the title of 'father' of Special Forces. * THE WASHINGTON TIMES *
This long overdue book not only chronicles the dramatic military exploits of Russell Volckmann, but analyzes how his leadership paved the way for modern special warfare doctrine * Small Wars Jourrnal *
For military history buffs and students of guerrilla warfare it’s a must read. * Gun Week Magazine *
This is a book anyone wanting to learn more about the guerrilla warfare in the Philippines during World War II Japanese occupation should find interestingFor military history buffs and students of guerilla warfare, it’s a must read. * Gun Week *
In American Guerrilla, Mike Guardia, a young armor officer with a master’s degree in history . . . has based his work largely on Volckmann’s memoir and diary, the written and oral testimony of those who served with him, and official records in the archives. He has succeeded very largely in his mission. . . . Guardia calls him ‘the progenitor of modern counterinsurgency doctrine and the true father of Army Special forces.’ Volckmann . . . laid down the operational concepts for Army Special Forces and worked energetically to spread the doctrine. His efforts led to the establishment of the Army’s first special operations unit, the 10th Special Forces Group. * ARMY Magazine *
Sadly, historians of the Philippine campaign have largely ignored Volckmann, focusing instead on conventional forces under MacArthur. Fortunately for Mr. Guardia, a serving Army officer, Volckmann kept a rudimentary diary for much of the period, describing how he managed to put together his "private army," one that waged arguably the most successful guerrilla campaign of the entire war. . . . Mr. Guardia argues, convincingly, that Volckmann deserves the title of 'father' of Special Forces. * THE WASHINGTON TIMES *
This long overdue book not only chronicles the dramatic military exploits of Russell Volckmann, but analyzes how his leadership paved the way for modern special warfare doctrine * Small Wars Jourrnal *
For military history buffs and students of guerrilla warfare it’s a must read. * Gun Week Magazine *
Mike Guardia, currently an armored captain in the 4th Infantry Division, is also author of two highly acclaimed biographies, American Guerrilla, about the life of the true founder of Special Forces, Russell Volckmann, and Shadow Commander, about the career of Donald Blackburn.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781935149224 |
| ISBN 10 | 1935149229 |
| Title | American Guerrilla: The Forgotten Heroics Of Russell W. Volckmann |
| Author | Mike Guardia |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2010-05-25 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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