Sergeant York

His Own Life Story and War Diary

By: Alvin York, Tom Skeyhill - editor, George E. York - introduction, Gerald E. York - foreword

Narrated by: Tom Parks

The inspiring true story of "the reluctant World War I infantryman who became an American legend" - in his own words (The New York Times).

October 8, 1918: Amid the last of the Allies' attempts to defeat the Germans, Sgt. Alvin York of Tennessee found himself and his platoon of only 17 men trapped in the thick of heavy machine gun fire. Rather than retreating or calling upon the artillery to take out the nest, York single-handedly took out 25 Germans, dropping them one by one, and captured many more.

This is only one of the many tales of York's famed heroism, which were heralded as some of the most impressive battle stories in the history of modern warfare. Sergeant York contains the legendary soldier's war diaries, which offer up-close snapshots of his fabled military career.

Included in this new edition of a classic work are new forewords written by York's son and grandson, which provide both personal and historical recollections of their predecessor. In Sergeant York, experience the fascinating life of an American hero.

©1928, 2019 The Sergeant York Foundation (P)2020 Tantor

A lost time, and way of thanking

I wonderful story are a man who believed in his God, trusted in God and live by faith. An inspirational book on living with the power of faith in God, love of family and commitment to community and country.

Great True Story

I love history and especially when it is an incredible story of how God used an ordinary person for extraordinary things. That’s exactly what this story is about.

Amazing Story!

If you are a history lover, this book is a MUST! From Conscientious Objector to war hero—a humble man by the name of Alvin York.

The narrator did an amazing job on this read.

GOOD

GREAT LOOK INTO THE WAY ALVIN YORK LIVED AND LOOKED AT LIFE . A GOOD LOOK AT HIS MILITARY LIFE

voice

The narrator had the right voice and timing. I enjoyed the insight depicted in York's story.