An incredibly moving and deeply personal compilation of history honoring the ultimate sacrifice. This expansive archival reference book preserves the unique human stories of individual service members through collected family biographies, personal photographs, and poignant last letters home.
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Size: 11" x 8.5" x 1.5"
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Decade: 1990s
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Style: Military History / Biographical Ephemera
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Condition: Excellent condition with minimal shelf wear; dust jacket is crisp and clean, and the interior 515 pages remain tight, smooth, and unmarked. Hand-signed by author Don Ward on the title page.
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Extra notes: This poignant regional memorial volume serves as an invaluable genealogical and historical archive, focusing heavily on honoring fallen service members from Minnesota.
Published in 1996 by The Memorial Press, this monumental work represents a massive historical undertaking to put a definitive face and narrative to the names etched onto memorial walls. By shifting focus from detached military strategy to intimate personal histories and family accounts, it stands as a vital piece of late-century commemorative literature and a powerful resource for historians and families alike.