The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be awarded to personnel in the United States' Armed Forces. It was introduced during the American Civil War and was first awarded on 25 March 1863. Since then 3,456 Medals of Honor have been awarded. This title is the second of two volumes looking at the recipients of the Medal of Honor during World War II. It covers the Army and Air Corps winners (who received a total of 301 awards during WWII) in all theaters of war.
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Book Details
Imprint
Osprey Publishing
Contributors
Author Info
STARR SINTON has a degree in Anthropology and a Juris Doctor degree. He has been a military lawyer, a special assistant United States attorney, and an attorney in private practice, and has published numerous articles in various US government publications. ROBERT HARGIS gained a BA in History from California State University, San Bernadino. He currently works as a High School teacher, teaching United States History and Western Civilization.
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Series Name
Elite
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Width
7 mm
Height
248 mm
Length
184 mm
Weight
222 gr
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