Author Charley Valera’s own father had spent almost four years fighting during WWII and lived out the rest of his life “without a story to tell” to his four sons. To learn more about what it was like for his father and those that served, Valera conducted heartfelt interviews with WWII veterans from both theaters of war and all branches of service. He brings the reader into the battlefield, aircraft, destroyer and marching through the countrysides. These are the stories that hadn’t been discussed in decades. Within these pages are their personal photos and memories of which many of us can call My Father’s War.

My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers

Biographies & Memoirs

Valera, Charley

Historical

iUniverse

We all know someone who was there, in World War II—probably a close relative, such as a father, brother, uncle, or grandparent. Most of us have hardly heard their stories about their young war years. We may have been afraid to ask about their stories, and they may assume we don’t want to know. But this was such an important life-changer, with certain death and torture on the line every day—waking up every morning for days and years without their families close by, constant battles going on, and amazing destruction. It was for us they fought, so we should know their stories. In this stirring collection of first-person narratives by WWII veterans, Charley Valera opens readers’ eyes to the story of how young, ordinary people from modest backgrounds became incredible soldiers, fighting a nasty, close battle that ranged from dropping bombs on barely visible targets to hand-to-hand combat—even fistfights. Perhaps some of the stories aren’t exactly how events transpired, but they do capture exactly how each person remembers them. Many of these veterans are now ninety to ninety-six years old. Charley Valera honors them by chronicling their amazing, heroic war efforts before they are gone and it’s too late. We should all salute these brave men and be sincerely grateful for the sacrifices they made for our country and for each one of us.

My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored Wwii Soldiers

A Military Mustang: The Extraordinary Life of Captain John W. Arens

A Military Mustang: The Extraordinary Life of Captain John W. Arens is a remarkable autobiography written with award winning author Charley Valera. Arens is a 37 year veteran from three different US military branches spanning four wars. His story begins with childhood fights—through entering WWII in the Merchant Marines, given a Coast Guard discharge, drafted into the Army and finally joining the Navy. Sharing details of training with the Navy Seals, Airborne, Army Ranger and Captain of US Navy ships. How he learned to quietly kill with a knife, swim in the frigid dangerous waters of the Arctic and even become a cab driver. Arens served through WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War and recalled for the Gulf War. All without finishing high school, a real military mustang

Arens, John W.

Leaders & Notable People

Anchor Book Press 440 W Colfax St. Unit 1132 Palentine, Il 60078

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