When frat bros defended the flag – at Guadalcanal
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In the summer of 1942, these fraternity boys-turned combat pilots formed the tip of the aerial spear in America’s first offensive of World War II: the seizure of Guadalcanal from the Japanese.
John R. Bruning is the author or collaborating writer of 25 books, including New York Times bestseller "Outlaw Platoon" with Sean Parnell, "House to House" with Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia, and national bestsellers "Indestructible" and "Race of Aces." His latest book is "Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation."
Delta Tau at Miami University counted lean-faced Yale Kaufman among its brothers. Yale also played football and track at the school.
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