Appalachia to Dessau: Letters of a Tank Commander in World War II by Goodin, John

Appalachia to Dessau: Letters of a Tank Commander in World War II

Raised in the rural Appalachian town of Erwin, Tennessee, John David Goodin was a tank commander in...
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Appalachia to Dessau: Letters of a Tank Commander in World War II by Goodin, John

Appalachia to Dessau: Letters of a Tank Commander in World War II

BD$39.85

Appalachia to Dessau: Letters of a Tank Commander in World War II

BD$39.85
Author: John Goodin
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Raised in the rural Appalachian town of Erwin, Tennessee, John David Goodin was a tank commander in one of the most notorious and prestigious regiments in World War II, the 3rd Armored "Spearhead" Division, the 32nd Armored Regiment. From his basic training in 1941, to his experience with the horrific concentration camps in Dessau, Germany, through VE Day in 1945, Goodin wrote hundreds of letters to friends and family that chronicled his experiences leaving home and country for the first time, showing the personal cost of separation and service.

This book presents Goodin's uncensored and emotional letters home, following his transformation from rookie to seasoned soldier. This is an unvarnished and honest portrait of the life of a young soldier, told in over 300 letters to home. Original photographs of Goodin's life and family illustrate how his Appalachian roots grounded him during a tumultuous time of war.



Author: John Goodin
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 11/07/2024
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9781476694450

About the Author
Sandy Laws is an assistant archivist in the Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. She holds a Master of Education degree in School Librarianship from ETSU. A native Appalachian, she lives in East Tennessee.

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