Medals Of Honor: Hero Tales Of The American Navy
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ISBN10: 1163153311
ISBN13: 9781163153314
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163153314
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Medals Of Honor: Hero Tales Of The American Navy by Glenn Howell is a riveting collection of stories about the brave men and women who have earned the highest honor of the United States Navy - the Medal of Honor. The book chronicles the heroic deeds of these individuals, from the earliest days of the Navy to modern times, and highlights the extraordinary courage and selflessness that earned them this prestigious award.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific conflicts or eras in American naval history, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Each chapter contains several stories of individual acts of bravery and heroism, from sailors who saved their comrades from drowning to pilots who risked their lives to protect their fellow soldiers from enemy fire.Throughout the book, the author paints a vivid picture of life in the Navy during different periods of history, describing the challenges and dangers that sailors faced on a daily basis. He also provides insight into the Medal of Honor selection process, explaining how each recipient was chosen and what criteria were used to determine their eligibility.Overall, Medals Of Honor: Hero Tales Of The American Navy is a powerful tribute to the men and women who have served in the Navy and risked everything to protect their country and their fellow sailors. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American military history or the courageous individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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