The Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor
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Publisher : Zenith Press
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9780760346242
ISBN-13 : 0760346240
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Book Synopsis The Medal of Honor by : The Editors of Boston Publishing Company

Download or read book The Medal of Honor written by The Editors of Boston Publishing Company and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 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.


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