War Heroes: True Stories of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
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| Management number | 237248308 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$24.94 | Model Number | 237248308 | ||
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In this extraordinary book, 15 recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor tell the stories of the actions for which they received their awards. The stories themselves present true examples of valor, courage, and sacrifice. More than stories, however, they recount moments of significance in the life of our country.The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award given to American servicemen for valor in battle. Only slightly more than 200 recipients of the Medal of Honor are alive today. In this extraordinary book, 15 recipients tell the stories of the actions for which they received their awards. Heroes from the Marines, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force recount their stories of action in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Together, their stories present a definition of heroism in battle. Individually, they are fifteen profiles of the Hero.The stories, based on interviews with the recipients and written by Kent DeLong, the attending physician of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, are well-told and exciting. They present true examples of valor, courage, and sacrifice. But they are more than just stories. They are the oral history of significant moments in the life of our country. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0275943097 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0274649426 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Praeger |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| Publication date | July 27, 1993 |
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