Edward Almond - in Popular Culture

In Popular Culture

  • In the novel series The Corps, General Almond is mentioned in the last two books: Under Fire and Retreat Hell! Almond is portrayed by the author (who served under Almond in Korea) in a positive light, with no reference made to his racial views.
  • In James McBride's 2002 novel Miracle at St. Anna, the commanding general of the 92nd Infantry Division, General Allman, is based on Almond.
  • In the 2008 Spike Lee film Miracle at St. Anna, Almond is portrayed by Robert John Burke.

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