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Walter Dean Myers was encouraged to join the army by a high school teacher who believed that military service would provide him with discipline and opportunities. Despite his initial reluctance, Myers enlisted and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. This experience later influenced his writing, as he drew on his military background in some of his works.
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Who wrote a pamphlet that encouraged the soldiers at Valley Forge to stay in the army?
Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet that encouraged them to stay in the amry
What untraditional civilian jobs were women in Australia encouraged to do during World War 2?
Women in Australia were encouraged to join the army. Some women even fought in battle in war zones. Others worked at industrial jobs in factories and as nurses.
How commanded the sixth army in World War 2?
The US Sixth Army was commanded by Walter Krueger during all its combat operations. Krueger was the first soldier to rise from private to general in the US Army. He was born in eastern Germany (now Poland) and immigrated with his family to the US when he was eight.
Who were the six armies at Normandy?
US Army, British Army, Canadian Army, Free French army, Polish Army, and the German Army
Were there seven brothers in World War 2?
There were seven brothers of a widowed mother, Edith Brun, all serving in World War II. There names were: Lawrence J. Brun, Navy; Jerome H. Brun, Army Air Corps; Clarence G. Brun, Navy; William A. Brun, Army Air Corps; Charles J. Brun, Army; Raymond F. Brun, Army; and Edward L. Brun, Army Air Corps. All were from Dayton, Ohio. Two other brothers, Walter E. Brun and George F. Brun were denied service because of defective hearts. A lone sister, Rita, was the tenth of the ten children and too young to serve.
Were did Walter Dean Myers go to school?
Walter Dean Myers attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City. He did not attend college and joined the army after high school.
Did Walter Dean Myers complete high school?
No, Walter Dean Myers dropped out of high school at age 17. He later joined the army as a way to further his education and pursue his passion for writing.
What is some of Walter Dean Myers jobs?
a book writer and a mail deliverer's after he joined the army
What job did Walter Dean Myers have before he was a full time writer?
stint at a post office and he was also in the army
What type of writing did Walter Dean Myers begin as a child?
stint at a post office and he was also in the army
Walter Dean Myers in the army?
Walter Dean Myers served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. His experiences in the military greatly influenced his writing, particularly in his depictions of conflict and the struggles of young people. Myers often explored themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of war in his works, reflecting both his personal experiences and broader societal issues. This background helped shape his voice as a prominent author of young adult literature.
What education did Walter dean mayers have?
Walter went to school, and droped out at age 16 to join the army, he never went back, and never attended college.
When did Walter Long - British Army officer - die?
Walter Long - British Army officer - died in 1917.
When was Walter Long - British Army officer - born?
Walter Long - British Army officer - was born in 1879.
When did Walter Campbell - British Army officer - die?
Walter Campbell - British Army officer - died in 1936.
When was Walter Campbell - British Army officer - born?
Walter Campbell - British Army officer - was born in 1864.
When did Walter Walker - British Army officer - die?
Walter Walker - British Army officer - died on 2001-08-12.
