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Eddie Slovik. Edward Donald Slovik (February 18, 1920 – January 31, 1945) was a United States Army soldier during World War II and the only American soldier to be court-martialled and executed for desertion since the American Civil War. [1] [2] Although over 21,000 American soldiers were given varying sentences for desertion during World War ...
The Execution of Private Slovik is a nonfiction book by William Bradford Huie, published in 1954, and an American television movie that aired on NBC on March 13, 1974. The film was written for the screen by Richard Levinson, William Link, and director Lamont Johnson; the film stars Martin Sheen, and also features Charlie Sheen in his second film in a small role.
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Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about the only American soldier executed for desertion during World War II. Pvt. Eddie Slovik refused to fight and was shot by a firing squad in 1945.
Mar 13, 1974 · A TV movie about the only American soldier executed for desertion in World War II. Starring Martin Sheen, Mariclare Costello, Ned Beatty and others, directed by Lamont Johnson.
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Oct 1, 2004 · The Execution of Private Slovik Paperback – October 1, 2004. The Execution of Private Slovik. Paperback – October 1, 2004. by William Bradford Huie (Author) 4.3 137 ratings. See all formats and editions. Publisher's Note: A new edition of this book is available, ISBN 978-1-59416-337-1. Report an issue with this product or seller.
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1 day ago · The Execution of Private Slovik (1974) The death of Eddie Slovik was depicted in William Bradford Huie’s 1954 book, The Execution of Private Slovik, as well as the 1974 movie of the same name.
