Patriots from the Barrio: The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II

by Dave Gutierrez

Book Overview

Named One of the 24 Best History Books of All Time by Book Riot
The Inspiring True Story of a Segregated Unit Whose Exploits Underscore the Forgotten Latino Contribution to the Allied Victory in World War II
As a child, Dave Gutierrez hung on every word his father recalled about his cousin Ramon, "El Sancudo" (the mosquito), and his service in World War II, where he earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, and escaped from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594163286
• ISBN13: 9781594163289
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Westholme Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"