Texas Aggies Go to War: In Service of Their Country (Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students) - Softcover

"Will interest and please its primary audience of Texas Aggies, especially veterans. I believe it also does a good job of portraying the variety and breadth of Aggie military service in war and peace. . . . one of its greatest strengths is the authors' ability to integrate the individual stories of Texas A&M alumni into the larger story of America's military history."--Rod Andrew, Jr., Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University

When their country calls, Texas Aggies go to war. From the Spanish-American War and World War I to the Second Gulf War, Aggies have been in the forefront of America's armed forces. 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 newly updated compilation of the impressive war record of Texas Aggies, extended to include Aggies' service in Afghanistan and Iraq, stories of individual soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines are displayed with an abundance of statistics, maps, and tables.""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.