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 | | War Heroes: True Stories of Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients by Kent DeLong ISBN-10: 9780275943097 ISBN-10: 0-275-94309-7 ISBN-13: 9780275943097 ISBN-13: 978-0-275-94309-7 Hardcover 1993-07-30 Praeger Publishers Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description 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. | ||
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Amazing stories If you have an interest in history, and most especially these amazing men who put so much on the line for thier friends and country. This is the book for you. Facinating detailed stories of what these men did to recieve thier awards. I just wish we in this country were a little more careful about how we use the word hero. Because after you read this book, it will be hard to think of a basketball player, or movie star as hero. A fun read | ||
War Heroes Very inspiring accounts of the actions of Medal of Honor Recipients. Easy to read and you don't want to put it down. | ||