Bibliograph

Blaze of light, the inspiring true story of Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient, by Marcus Brotherton

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Blaze of light, the inspiring true story of Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient, by Marcus Brotherton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-259)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

platesmapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Blaze of light

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1107445176

Responsibility statement

by Marcus Brotherton

Sub title

the inspiring true story of Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch, Medal of Honor recipient

Summary

"From one of the fiercest skirmishes of the Vietnam War to years of seclusion in a mountain cave, Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch has faced more than his fair share of battles and overcome each of them through perseverance and faith. He inspires readers to do the same"--, Provided by publisherApril 1, 1970. The siege began after dawn, and Army Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch knew the odds were stacked against their survival. Some 10,000 enemy soldiers sought to obliterate the twelve American Special Forces troops and 400 indigenous fighters who stood fast to defend 2,300 women and children inside the village of Dak Seang. Beikirch returned home wounded in body, mind, and soul. To find himself again, Gary retreated to a cave in the mountains of New England, where a redemptive encounter with God allowed Gary to find peace. -- adapted from Amazon info

Table Of Contents

Heart of a warrior -- Death or a better man -- The thousand-yard stare -- In-country chaos -- Jungle Shangri La -- Man on the wire -- Hours of darkness -- Siege of Dak Seang -- True soldier -- Wounded -- Seeking -- Broken hallelujah -- The breaking point -- Blaze of light -- Trailhead -- The cave -- The medal -- Lolly's rescue -- "Wear it for us" -- For his honor

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