The Big Yankee: The Life Of Carlson Of The Raiders

By Michael Blankfort

Book Overview

The Big Yankee: The Life of Carlson of the Raiders is a biography written by Michael Blankfort. The book delves into the life of Evans Carlson, a Marine Corps officer who gained fame during World War II as the leader of the Carlson's Raiders, a special forces unit that conducted guerrilla warfare against the Japanese in the Pacific theater. The book traces Carlson's life from his childhood in California to his time at the U.S. Naval Academy and his service in China during the interwar years. It then focuses on his leadership of the Raiders, detailing their training, tactics, and missions in the Solomon Islands and elsewhere. Along the way, the book explores Carlson's relationships with his men, his superiors, and his family, as well as his political beliefs and his advocacy for unconventional warfare. It also examines the legacy of the Raiders and their impact on the Marine Corps and U.S. military strategy. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Carlson, Blankfort provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a complex and influential figure in American military history. The Big Yankee is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II, the Marine Corps, or the evolution of modern warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163164259
• ISBN13: 9781163164259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"