Serving God and Country: United States Military Chaplains in

Serving God and Country: United States Military Chaplains in World War II

In World War II, more than twelve thousand Protestant ministers, Catholic priests, and Jewish rabbis joined the Chaplain Corps. They were men of faith under fire.

And they would charge straight into Hell to save the soul of a single soldierâ€¦

Representing Americaâ€™s three major religious traditions, volunteers from across the country enlisted as noncombatant commissioned officers to provide spiritual strength and guidance for those fighting men who never knew if they were going to survive.

Armed only with Bibles, Torahs, and the tools of their holy trade, these men of God went wherever the troops went. They prayed over men about to go into combat on land, at sea, and in the air. And, most important and difficult of all, they guided fallen fighting men of every faith as they breathed their last, and gave up their lives in the fight against tyranny.
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These are the personal stories of some of the bravest and most selfless men who served with the armed forces. Many lost their lives or suffered debilitating wounds as they strived to keep the military personnel spiritually awake, morally fitâ€”and prepared to make the journey from this world to the next without fear or despair, and with the trust of the Almighty in their hearts.

INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS
Country USA
Brand BERKLEY
Manufacturer Dutton Caliber
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 07228X
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-05-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780425253557

Country	USA
Brand	BERKLEY
Manufacturer	Dutton Caliber
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	07228X
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2013-05-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780425253557

Serving God and Country: United States Military Chaplains in World War II

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