Two Texans in Two World Wars: John E Carlson (WWI) & John B Carlson (WWII)

By James R. Carlson

John Emil Carlson and John Benton Carlson were a part of the Swedish community in Central Texas where they learned the love of God and Country. J.E. Carlson was J.B. Carlson's favorite Uncle and namesake. They both grew up on a farm in Texas and learned the value of hard work. And when their country called upon them, they both served their country with honor. The story of WWI was one of average Americans called to serve their country in a time of international crisis. Like thousands of others, John E. Carlson answered the call of duty and fought overseas. His journey with the goth Infantry Division on the Western Front in France as a light machine gunner shows the courage of the men who fought on the front lines. They won the war and with the Occupation of Germany, they also won the peace. The story of WWII is in part a continuation of the first world war as the second world war was begun by a German corporal who lost his fight in WWI. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hitler declared war on the U.S. and American went to war again. John B. Carlson answered the call of duty, like his uncle, and prepared for the Invasion of Japan. However, two nuclear bombs ended the war and Carlson would instead serve in the Occupation of Japan.This is their story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1549863843
• ISBN13: 9781549863844
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.7" x 7.5"