Written by a military historian with combat experience and access to records from all branches of the American military, this resource features nearly 400 entries profiling the brave men and women who fought and, in most cases, died to preserve America's freedom. Many of the people selected for inclusion received one or more citations for their heroic achievements, including the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and others. All branches of the military - the ...
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Written by a military historian with combat experience and access to records from all branches of the American military, this resource features nearly 400 entries profiling the brave men and women who fought and, in most cases, died to preserve America's freedom. Many of the people selected for inclusion received one or more citations for their heroic achievements, including the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and others. All branches of the military - the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force - are represented, as are all ranks of service, from buck privates to four-star generals. Culturally inclusive, this reference makes special note of the heroic contributions of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Entries include: J. Armstrong (Revolutionary War); P.G. Beauregard (Confederate States of America (CSA), Civil War); Black Hawk (Black Hawk War); and John McCain Jr., (US Navy, Vietnam War).
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