Irish Marines of the Pacific: Notre Dame, Football and World War II - Paperback

by Daniel J. Norman (Author)

Brian Roberts and Lance O'Brien dominate college football in the fall of 1941. But after winning a national championship for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame both need to fight a determined enemy in the Pacific, leaving behind broken hearts for uncertain futures. Roberts is the thoughtful dedicated Heisman trophy winner loyal to his friends, haunted by his past and dedicated to his mission as a fighter pilot. O'Brien is the confident quarterback that learns humility when faced against a brutal enemy. Can they turn football glory into success on the battlefield?

Author Biography

Daniel J. Norman is a 1989 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy where he majored in Mathematical Sciences. He earned a Masters Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University in 2006. He lives with his family in Monument, CO. He can be reached at www.danieljnorman.com.