title: American Knights: The Untold Story of the Men of the Legendary 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion (General Military)
author: Victor "Tory" Failmezger
description: ". . . a highly engaging work that is a valuable addition to World War II histories." - <i>Army Magazine</i>
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  ## [Dedication](9780063046566_Contents.xhtml#rded)
  
  
  This book is dedicated to the real 1 percent: the warriors—past, present, and
  future—who answered freedom’s call.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Contents
  
  
  [_Cover_](9780063046566_Cover.xhtml#cover)
  
  
  [_Title Page_](9780063046566_Titlepage.xhtml#title)
  
  
  [_Dedication_](9780063046566_Dedication.xhtml#ded)
  
  
  [Introduction](9780063046566_Introduction.xhtml#int)
  
  
  [Part I: Never Giving Up](9780063046566_Part_1_1.xhtml#pt1)
  
  
  [Chapter 1: Sergeant First Class (Ret.) John Wayne Walding, United States
  Army](9780063046566_Chapter_1.xhtml#ch1)
  
  
  [Chapter 2: Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Jeremiah Workman, United States Marine
  Corps](9780063046566_Chapter_2.xhtml#ch2)
  
  
  [Chapter 3: Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones, United States Marine
  Corps](9780063046566_Chapter_3.xhtml#ch3)
  
  
  [Chapter 4: Captain (Ret.) Chad Fleming, United States
  Army](9780063046566_Chapter_4.xhtml