About the Book

When their country calls, Texas Aggies go to war, From the Spanish-American War and World War I to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Aggies have been in the forefront of America's armed forces, producing more officers than any other school outside the service academics. More than 20,000 Texas Aggies served in World War II, for instance, including more than 14,000 as commissioned officers. Trained in leadership and the knowledge required for warfare, Aggies have served with distinction in all branches of the military service. In this first-ever compilation of the impressive war record of Texas Aggies, stories of individual soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines are displayed with an abundance of statistics, maps, and tables. These narratives include Texas Aggies Go to War celebrates the school's distinctive Corps of Cadets and its military contributions while honoring the individual sacrifices of its members. Those who fought and those who remember them will find here a comprehensive account of the distinguished war record of this school. This book was initiated and sponsored by a group of former students who provided funding through the Texas A&M Foundation. All proceeds from the book will be used to benefit the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 457 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 1603440771

Publication Date: Jun. 24th, 2008

ISBN-13: 9781603440776

Dimensions: 7.12 x 10.02 x 1.09 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.15 lbs

• Categories: History Education United States Military History