Forged in Battle: Read, Learn, Empower
Read, Learn, Empower
Discover the Power of Stories. Empower Communities.
Two wars...two soldiers…who are forged in battle. Forged in Battle: African American Officers Serving in the United States Army explores the complex and multi-dimensional military career of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm veteran, Lieutenant Colonel Cleola M. Davis (retired) as she chronicles her experiences and shares stories with Vietnam War hero, Colonel James M. Jones (retired).
Colonel Jones’s vivid memories of himself as a young second lieutenant, Infantry Platoon Leader conducting a routine mission in Vietnam 1967 set the tone for Lieutenant Colonel Davis’s stories. Her journey began the day she assumed company command at the rank of captain in 1989. Davis’s stories guide readers through the ups and downs of her military assignments and the trauma brought about by years of unchecked impunities of racial bias, unrepentant abuse, and discrimination in Army award, promotion, and command selection processes.
People of various backgrounds and beliefs will understand, empathize, and learn from the situations in this book. It shows fearless warriors facing and fighting multiple enemies in battles between right and wrong, friendships and enemies, black and white, leadership and cowardice. Forged in Battle is a story of strength, integrity and, above all, faith when facing the enemies of justice.
Why This Book Matters
This powerful narrative showcases how individuals overcome obstacles through grit, strategy, and perseverance. Its lessons extend beyond the pages, encouraging readers to lead with integrity, embrace challenges, and pursue excellence in every aspect of life.
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Forged In Battle African American Officer Serving In The United States Army
United States
“Overall, "Forged in Battle" is a compelling and necessary read for anyone interested in military history, civil rights, or the enduring legacy of African American leadership. It serves both as an homage to those who served and as a call to acknowledge and address the ongoing issues of inequality, writer made you feel as if you were present."
United States
"Overall, "Forged in Battle" is a compelling and necessary read for anyone interested in military history, civil rights, or the enduring legacy of African American leadership. It serves both as an
homage to those who served and as a call to acknowledge and address the ongoing issues of inequality, writer made you feel as if you were present."
United States
“One of the most touch hearted book of a soldier, who fought of been the best soldier that Army could have. I truly can say that this book is a must read book. A top ten star book. I salute you LTC Davis..”
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Raleigh, NC 27624
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