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Heroes: U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.0092273
EAN: 9780425210178
ISBN: 0425210170
Label: Berkley Hardcover
Manufacturer: Berkley Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: August 01, 2006
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover
Studio: Berkley Hardcover
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Editorial Review:
The honored few...From the bloody fields of the Civil War to the global conflicts of the modern age, here are the stories of 100 Army Medal of Honor winners. Since its Revolution-era formation as the Continental Army, the United States Army has earned a hard-won reputation for duty, courage, and brotherhood. But there are those whose exploits in combat have set them apart from their fellow soldiers, earning them the most cherished and honored citation there is-the Congressional Medal of Honor. From the killing fields of the Civil War, through World Wars I and II, to the jungles of Vietnam and America's fight against terrorism around the world, this comprehensive book features detailed information on 100 Army Corps Medal of Honor winners-including many lesser-known recipients- whose courage and sacrifice in the service of their country remain the foundations of the United States Army. Their achievements are chronicled in this complete and compelling memorial of those who have earned the right to be called "The Bravest of the Brave."
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Rating: - Stories of the Bravest of the Brave!
In 2002 noted aviation author Barrett Tillman wrote ABOVE AND BEYOND: THE AVIATION MEDALS OF HONOR which related the heroic deeds of U.S. Air Force MoH recipients. HEROES, published in 2006, pays tribute to U.S. Army soldiers who were likewise awarded the Medal of Honor. As with the previous book, HEROES is a fascinating, well-written and inspiring memorial to some incredibly brave warriors.
The Medal of Honor story is fascinating not only for heroic deeds but also the somewhat tortured ... Read More
Rating: - The Reality of War.
Barrett Tillmans review of 600 some Medal of Honor recipients brings the reality of war home to even the most jaded reader.
This is war.
Not like you have seen on television, or any movie (not even Platoon). To read page after page of one paragraph descriptions of mortal combat is a very chilling experience. Mens lives reduced to a few words by the sheer number of MOH recipients. A common theme is revealed. Men fight for their fellow men. And they surrender their lives ... Read More
Rating: - Their stories are vividly brought to life here.
Heroes: U.S. Army Medal Of Honor Recipients provides a fine collection of battle stories behind the 100 Army Corps Medal Of Honor winners, pairing these stories with over a hundred photos and providing a military history which will please a wide audience. The Medal of Honor is awarded for outstanding courage and sacrifice in combat, and is the greatest honor awarded to a soldier: their stories are vividly brought to life here.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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