The Rakkasans : the combat history of the 187th Airborne Infantry

Flanagan, E. M. 1921- (Author).

Summary: The nickname "Rakkasans", meaning "umbrella men", was bestowed on this U.S. Army regiment by the Japanese in World War II. They have fought in every major American military conflict from World War II to the Persian Gulf.

Item details

ISBN: 0891416048 (hc)
ISBN: 9780891416043 (hc)
Physical Description: print
x, 392 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Novato, CA. : Presidio Press, 1997.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-380) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Pt. I. World War II. 1. Birth and Youth of the Regiment. 2. The Attack on Manila and the Genko Line. 3. Mount Macolod. 4. Occupation of Japan -- Pt. 2. The Korean War. 5. On to Korea. 6. Bloody Inje - Wonton-ni. 7. Japan - and Korea - Third Time. 8. Army Reorganization Turmoil -- Pt. 3. The Vietnam War. 9. On to Vietnam. 10. The Battle for Dong Ap Bia. 11. Vietnamization. 12. Between the Wars -- Pt. 4. Desert Storm. 13. The Outbreak of the Persian Gulf War. 14. Covering Force Mission - Desert Shield. 15. Cobra to the Euphrates. 16. Cease Fire - The Road Home.