In the company of heroes: the inspiring stories of Medal of Honor recipients from America's longest wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
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Published:
New York : Center Street, 2021.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xviii, 281 pages ; 24 cm
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Description
An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of twenty-five soldiers who've won the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award.
In the Company of Heroes will feature in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-five post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book will focus on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project.
Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, who purposely lunged toward a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try to save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers.
In the Company of Heroes will feature in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-five post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book will focus on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project.
Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, who purposely lunged toward a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try to save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers.
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Last Check-In
Iron River Adult Nonfiction
956.7044 KIT
Available
Jul 27, 2024
Subjects
LC Subjects
Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Biography.
Commando troops -- United States -- Biography.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Biography.
Medal of Honor -- Biography.
Special forces (Military science) -- United States.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- Anecdotes.
United States -- History, Naval -- Anecdotes.
Commando troops -- United States -- Biography.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Biography.
Medal of Honor -- Biography.
Special forces (Military science) -- United States.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- Anecdotes.
United States -- History, Naval -- Anecdotes.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781546085799, 1546085793
Notes
Description
"An award-winning military journalist tells the amazing stories of twenty-two soldiers who've won the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award. In the Company of Heroes will feature in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-three post-9/11 Medal of Honor awardees who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book will focus on the stories of these extraordinary people, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards, through interviews with their brothers in arms and their families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project. Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, who purposely lunged toward a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try to save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Discover the amazing stories of sacrifice and courage from twenty-two soldiers who received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award. In the Company of Heroes features in-depth narrative profiles of the twenty-two post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipients who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. This book focuses on the stories of these extraordinary individuals, expressed in their own voices through one-on-one interviews, and in the case of posthumous awards through interviews with their brothers in arms and families. The public affairs offices of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the individual armed services, as well as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, have expressed their support for this project. Stories include Marine Corps Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter who purposely lunged towards a Taliban hand grenade in order to shield his buddy from the blast; Navy SEAL Team leader Britt Slabinski, who, after being ambushed and retreating in the Hindu Kush, returned against monumental odds in order to try and save one of his team who was inadvertently lost in the fight; and Ranger Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who lunged for a live grenade, threw it back at the enemy, and saved his two Ranger brothers. "--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Kitfield, J. (2021). In the company of heroes: the inspiring stories of Medal of Honor recipients from America's longest wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. First edition. New York, Center Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Kitfield, James. 2021. In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients From America's Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. New York, Center Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Kitfield, James, In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients From America's Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. New York, Center Street, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Kitfield, James. In the Company of Heroes: The Inspiring Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients From America's Longest Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. First edition. New York, Center Street, 2021.
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