Men of the 65th
The Borinqueneers of the Korean War
by Talia Aikens-Nuñez
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Pub Date 02 May 2023 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2023
Lerner Publishing Group, Zest Books ™

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Description
Honor and Fidelity. That is the motto of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the only Puerto Rican unit in the United States Army.
Since the regiment’s creation in 1899, the men of the 65th have proudly served the US through multiple wars, despite facing racial discrimination. Their courage, loyalty, and patriotism earned them hundreds of accolades, including the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014.
But the honor and fidelity of the men of the 65th came into question in 1952, in the midst of the Korean War, when ninety-one Borinqueneers were arrested and tried for desertion and disobeying orders. How could this happen in one of the most distinguished and decorated units of the Army?
In this telling of one of the forgotten stories of the Korean War, author Talia Aikens-Nuñez guides us through the history of the Borinqueneers and the challenges they faced leading up to what was the largest court martial in the entire war. Rediscover the bravery of the men of the 65th through Aikens-Nuñez’s thorough writing and the soldiers’ firsthand accounts of the Korean War.
A Note From the Publisher
This title is also available as a library bound for $37.32 (ISBN: 978-1-7284-4962-3).
Advance Praise
"[T]old in a riveting narrative style enhanced by maps, historical photographs, and eyewitness quotes. . . . Powerful stories from the battlefield illuminate courage and struggles for recognition."—Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781728479149 |
PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 136 |