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| Original Title: | Into the Tiger's Jaw : America's First Black Marine Aviator - The Autobiography of Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen |
| ISBN: | 0891416757 (ISBN13: 9780891416753) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Frank E. Petersen
Hardcover | Pages: 416 pages Rating: 4.05 | 39 Users | 3 Reviews
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| Title | : | Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator: The Autobiography of Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen |
| Author | : | Frank E. Petersen |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 416 pages |
| Published | : | August 21st 1998 by Presidio Press |
| Categories | : | Biography Memoir. Nonfiction. War. Military Fiction |
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On June 6th, 1950, when Frank Petersen enlisted in the Navy, he had no idea that he was embarking on a career that would cover almost forty years and would push him to the front of the revolution in race relations that continues to sweep the country to this day. The eighteen year old from Kansas was following in the footsteps of innumerable young men before him; join the Navy and see the world. He looked for excitement, adventure, and possessed a yearning to escape the too-familiar confines of pre-Brown-vs-Board-of-Education Topeka. Navy boot camp led to electronics school where he applied for the Navy's aviation cadet program. Against seemingly overwhelming odds, Seaman Apprentice Petersen was accepted. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2d Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, becoming the first African American pilot in the history of that elite organization. This was the first of many "firsts" in an exciting and momentous career that included combat in Korea and Vietnam, and ended with Petersen retiring as the first African-American flag officer and to date only three-star general in the history of the United States Marines.Rating Containing Books Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator: The Autobiography of Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen
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Interesting read. Wouldn't what to have been LtGen Petersen and gone through all the racial issues he had to face. While he paints a realistic picture of the Armed Forces in the 1950's - 80's there are some discrepancies that need to be noted. In this readers opinion, had anyone other than author gone above his commanders head directly to Headquarters Marine Corps to get his orders changed from cycling into C-130's (transports) from fighter aircraft would have been sent directly back to his dutyLtGen Petersen was my first commanding general at Quantico. I didnt see him often but when he entered the room, he had a tremendous commanding presence. He walked with that limp that he writes about. I was fascinated to read about the experiences that he had breaking the color barrier in Marine aviation. He, and the others, are pioneers that should be commemorated.When I read about this Gentleman/Soldier passing away, I knew I had to enhance my knowledge of a life well lived! The book was a walk through the history of the mid 20th century from a personal perspective from a man who was happened to be right in the middle of it. It was a thoroughly engaging read. It has all of the personal pathos one would expect from a man who just wanted to fly planes. But it tells the story of "progress" of a people and by extension of a nation. I was especially taken
When I read about this Gentleman/Soldier passing away, I knew I had to enhance my knowledge of a life well lived! The book was a walk through the history of the mid 20th century from a personal perspective from a man who was happened to be right in the middle of it. It was a thoroughly engaging read. It has all of the personal pathos one would expect from a man who just wanted to fly planes. But it tells the story of "progress" of a people and by extension of a nation. I was especially taken
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