I Will Hold: The Story of USMC Legend Clifton B. Cates from Belleau Wood to Victory in the Great War - Hardcover

James Carl Nelson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0425281485 ISBN 13: 9780425281482

Publisher: New American Library, 2016

Synopsis

The incredible true story of Clifton B. Lucky Cates, whose service in World War I and beyond made him a legend in the annals of the Marine Corps.
"Cates knew that he and his small band of marines were in a desperate spot. Before handing the note over to a runner, he added three words that would resound through Marine Corps history: "
I WILL HOLD
From the moment he first joined the Marine Reserves of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, Clifton B. Cates was determined to make his mark as a leader. Little did he know what he would truly accomplish in his legendary career.
Not as well-known as his contemporaries such as Alvin C. York, his fame would not come from a single act of heroism but from his consistent and courageous demeanor throughout the war and beyond.
In the bloody second half of 1918 with the 6th Marine Regiment, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, the Silver Star, was recognized by the French government with the Legion of Honor and the Croix de Guerre, and earned the nickname Lucky.
"I Will Hold "is the inspiring, brutally vivid, and incredible true life story of a Marine Corps legend whose grit and unstoppable spirit on the battlefield matched his personal drive and sage wisdom off of it.
INCLUDES PHOTOS"

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Review:

Praise for the military histories of James Carl Nelson
"The Remains of Company D: A Story of the Great War"
"The standard for research into the story of the American Expeditionary Force. Essential for all students of modern war." "Library Journal"
"A personal, moving journey that will be a welcome addition to any military-history bookshelf." "Kirkus Reviews"
"Five Lieutenants: The Heartbreaking Story of Five Harvard Men Who Led America to Victory in World War I"
"The multiple voices, coupled with Mr. Nelson's narrative skills, create a powerful mosaic that captures the exhilaration and horror of war." "Wall Street Journal"
"This eloquent work of the toll of war builds moving stories through a wealth of personal detail." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

James Carl Nelson is a journalist and author of "Five Lieutenants: The Heartbreaking Story of Five Harvard Men Who Led America to Victory in World War I "and "The Remains of Company D: A Story of the Great War," which was given an Editor's Choice Award as one of 2009's best seven history books by "Booklist." He lives in Minneapolis.

About this edition

• Publisher: New American Library
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0425281485
• ISBN 13: 9780425281482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352