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Medal of Honor : A History of Service above and Beyond by The Editors of Boston Publishing Company (2014, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA

ISBN-100760346240

ISBN-139780760346242

eBay Product ID (ePID)201536571

Product Key Features

Book TitleMedal of Honor : a History of Service above and Beyond

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicMilitary / Veterans, Military / United States, Military / Pictorial, United States / General, Military

IllustratorYes

GenreBiography & Autobiography, History

AuthorThe Editors of Boston Publishing Company

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight57.6 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width9.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-009136

Reviews"It is more difficult to wear the Medal of Honor than to receive it. I now represent men and women who have done far more than me, sacrificed far more than me. It is a huge responsibility to represent them." ?"Sal Giunta, US Army (Medal of Honor recipient, Afghanistan), "Civil War readers will be especially interested in this book since the Civil War inspired President Abraham Lincoln to create and standardize a major military decoration for uncommon valor. The book includes the Confederate equivalent of the Medal of Honor and features both naval and land military actions. Educators will be attracted to it because the book highlights many personality traits valuable in character development programs. With potential for additional military action always on the horizon, any citizen will appreciate how this book emphasizes the qualities the military services recognize and encourage as they defend freedom and democracy." - CivilWarNews.com, "This volume is special because it tells the story of the Medal of Honor. It's not about individuals; it's a beautifully told story of our country's history as seen through the eyes of those who have fought her wars. The history of the medal teaches all of us that 'service before self' has long been a credo of ordinary Americans both in and out of uniform. The Medal of Honor is a constant reminder of the magnificent men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America and sacrificed so much for all of us. The least we can do in return is to commit to live out our lives in a manner worthy of those sacrifices." '?Paul Bucha, US Army (Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam), "... editors respectfully present the fascinating history of the medal from its creation during the Civil War to today, including numerous colorful vignettes abut its heroic recipients. This book is also a fitting tribute to countless American military personnel who have sacrificed so much with or without medal recognition." - Military Officer

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal355.1/342

SynopsisA comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor. The Medal of Honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the jungles of Vietnam, through a wealth of illustrations and hundreds of authoritative, action-filled accounts of heroism in America's conflicts. This wonderfully detailed and beautifully designed history book puts the Medal and its recipients into the context of their times, with brief and accessible introductions explaining each war and conflict for which the Medal was awarded. It also includes photo essays, intriguing stories of the Medal's sometimes quirky personalities, effects on surviving recipients, and the Medal's preeminent place in the American story. Whether you're an avid reader on the history of the Medal of Honor or simply intrigued by its place in our history, you're certain to want to flip through the pages of The Medal of Honor again and again.

LC Classification NumberUB433.A565 2014