New Novel Honors Role of Texan Soldiers in WWII

New novel honors the role of Texas National Guardsmen in WWII. Texans were among the first American soldiers to land on mainland Europe in 1943. The division was in combat for 400 days, took over 27,000 casualties, and earned 15 Medals of Honor.

Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 11, 2009 -- The Texas National Guardsmen of the 36th Division were the first American soldiers to land on mainland Europe in WWII. Beginning with the Battle of Salerno in 1943, the division was in combat for 400 days, took over 27,000 casualties, and earned 15 Medals of Honor.

The division saw some of the fiercest fighting in the war as they battled their way through Europe, liberating concentration camps and capturing Hermann Goering.

Retired navy commander, Mark Bowlin, was unaware of the Guard’s pivotal role until he began the research for his first book, The Texas Gun Club.

“A few years ago, I had lunch with an army colonel,” says the author from his home in North Texas. “He told me about the role Texans had played in WWII. As I sat there, it occurred to me that even though I was a Texan, and a former national guardsman, I didn’t know this story. By the end of lunch, I was hooked.”

Gritty and realistic, this tautly-written novel chronicles the wartime adventures of Sam Taft and Perkin Berger, two cousins from South Texas.

About the Author

Mark Bowlin is a retired naval officer who believes in good Texas barbeque and cold beer. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1987 serving in a variety of billets ashore and afloat, in the U.S. and overseas. His awards include the Legion of Merit and Defense Meritorious Service Medal among other personal, unit and campaign awards. He lives in Flower Mound, Texas, with his wife and young son.

About The P3 Press

The Texas Gun Club was published by The P3 Press, a division of Brown Books Publishing Group, an independent publisher in Dallas, Texas.

For more information about the author and his planned series
chronicling the wartime adventures of Sam and Perkin, check out http://www.thetexasgunclub.com

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