Anton myrers once an eagle is a magnficantly written novel, on an epic scale, of life in the united states army from world war i to vietnam. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the joint chiefs of staffrequired reading for west point and marine corps cadets, once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer courtney massengale. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the joint chiefs of staff required reading for west point and marine corps cadets, once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam damon, and his. Massengale, however, brilliantly advances by making the right connections behind the lines and in washingtons corridors of power. Damon is a professional who puts duty, honor, and the men he commands above selfinterest.
Once an eagle has available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Anton myrer s book, on which the series is based, is a military novel written in the united states. Buy anton myrer ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Mccullough, anton myrer, barbara michaels, rumer godden, roger a. Like the romantic, spendthrift moral act is ultimately the practical onethe practical, expendient, cozydog move is the one that comes to grief. Once an eagle is one of those books that i wont be able to forget. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Oct, 2017 in this episode, jason staples and erik rostad discuss book 21 of the 2017 books of titans reading list once an eagle by anton myrer. Buy once an eagle unabridged by myrer, anton, gardner, professor grover isbn. With cliff potts, darleen carr, amy irving, glenn ford. Myrers most successful novel, once an eagle, was published in 1968 by holt, rinehart and winston, during the vietnam war. Anton myrer, who died of leukemia in 1996, was a bestselling author whose themes were americas loss of innocence and the use and abuse of power. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. A trio of short storiessarang readers digest condensed books, volume 4. Jul 23, 2018 in this episode, jason staples and erik rostad discuss book 21 of the 2017 books of titans reading list once an eagle by anton myrer. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 12 pages and is available in paperback format. Damon is a professional who puts duty, honor, and the men he commands above self interest.
This new york times bestseller from the acclaimed author of once an eagle tells the story of five harvard men, the women they loved, their coming of age through the dark days of world war ii, and the elegant car that came to symbolize their romantic youth. The story of two army officers, one a ruthless, careerobsessed schemer, the other his exact opposite. Armed forces journal once an eagle may be americas war and peace and anton myrer a contemporary tolstoy. Once an eagle may be americas war and peace and anton myrer a contemporary tolstoy. Once an eagle once an eagle is simply the best work of fiction on leadership in print.
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Aug 29, 2011 my own reeks of celtic bias and dinosaur obsession, things that probably deserve some sort of reproach. Through the gentle but courageous character of damon, myrer graphically describes the criminal. Americas fighting men have turned to once an eagle as a sourcebook for the militarys core values since its publication at the height of the vietnam war. It is a best seller of midsixties vintage, hence a better buy than the tonedeaf, subliterate contemporary product, and a rather superior example of its type. Buy a cheap copy of once an eagle book by anton myrer. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Once an eagle download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Once an eagle hardcover june 1, 1968 by anton myrer author. The two main characters represent two extremes of the types of people you meet in the military, with most of us somewhere inbetween. Twice as long as myrer s big war, its a seemingly interminable bivouac from world war i through world war ii and after. Once an eagle quotes showing 110 of 10 thats the whole challenge of life to act with honor and hope and generosity, no whatter what youve drawn. The book tells the story of sam damon, a nebraska man who enlists in the army and gradually rises up the ranks. I normally dont read fiction but i saw the series on television many,many years ago.
Louisville courierjournal reflects skillful research in military areas as well as technical mastery of the writing craft. The damage once an eagle has done to my army and yes. In it, myrer, a world war ii marine corps veteran, describes the highs and lows of the life of a soldier, from the adrenaline rush and awful fear of close combat to the dreary routine of dilapidated peacetime army posts between the world wars. Once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam d. Once an eagle navy general library program downloadable. At 938 pages in its new edition, once an eagle, a 1968 novel by anton myrer, is excessively long, but that is its greatest weakness. But one particular inclusion on dempseys list, anton myrers 1968 novel. The final book finds sam damon once again in southeast asia, this time as an adviser to a potential conflict in khotiane, an allegorical name for. Free download or read online once an eagle pdf epub book. Once an eagle by myrer, anton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have it as an audiobook unabridged and narrated over a massive 41 hours by the excellent grover gardner but have ordered it in real time for my bookcase. Anton myrer has 14 books on goodreads with 14126 ratings.
Mar 12, 20 once an eagle is simply the best work of fiction on leadership in print. He separated from his wife and divorced her in 1970. Once an eagle by anton myrer 1968, hardcover for sale. In 1968, anton myrer, a marine corps veteran of wwii in the pacific, wrote an epic war novel, once an eagle, which became an instant best seller in the military. Anton myrer, the bestselling author of once an eagle, the last convertible and other novels, died on friday at his home in saugerties, n. In this episode, jason staples and erik rostad discuss book 21 of the 2017 books of titans reading list once an eagle by anton myrer. Pdf once an eagle book by anton myrer free download. Apr 11, 20 once an eagle is simply the best work of fiction on leadership in print. Once an eagle by anton myrer book cover, description, publication history. Once an eagle was the second of four story subseries of the nbc anthology series best sellers. Once an eagle book 21 of 52 books of titans reading list. Once an eagle by anton myrer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The johnstown flood once an eagle ammie, come homegone.
May 07, 2002 once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer courtney massengale. Once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer courtney massengale. Once an eagle mass market paperback may 5, 1955 by anton myrer author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy once an eagle book online at best prices in india on. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the joint chiefs of staff required reading for west point and marine corps cadets, once an eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named sam damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer courtney massengale. Anton myrers staggeringly complex once an eagle is unmissable a huge work that is apparently required reading for west pointers and us marine corps officer candidates. The damage once an eagle has done to my army and yes, it.
Once an eagle is simply the best work of fiction on leadership in print. Anton olmstead myrer november 3, 1922january 19, 1996 was a united states marine corps veteran and a bestselling author of american war novels that accurately and sensitively depict the lives of united states army officers while in combat and in peace time. Show notes suggested by general stanley mcchrystal on. He is particularly remembered for the last convertible 1978, a summation of the american experience during and after world war ii, and for once an eagle 1968, which traces the life of a regular army officer and his family from before world war i to vietnam.
Anton myrer s staggeringly complex once an eagle is unmissable a huge work that is apparently required reading for west pointers and us marine corps officer candidates. Once an eagle anton myrer ebook harpercollins publishers. Once an eagle has been the literary moral compass for me and my family of soldiers for more than two generations. Mar 12, 20 once an eagle ebook written by anton myrer. Soon afterward he married patricia schartle may 21, 1923 june 26, 2010. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy once an eagle by anton myrer online at alibris. College in 1997 when anton myrers widow gave the army war college the rights to her recently deceased husbands book, once an eagle. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read once an eagle.
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