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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Author
Published
New York : Center Street, 2021.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
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Status
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Adult Nonfiction
355.6092 KIT
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355.6092 KIT
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Biography.
Anecdotes.
Biographies.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Biography.
Medal of Honor -- Biography.
Special forces (Military science) -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- Anecdotes.
United States -- History, Naval -- Anecdotes.
Anecdotes.
Biographies.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Biography.
Medal of Honor -- Biography.
Special forces (Military science) -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Biography.
United States -- History, Military -- Anecdotes.
United States -- History, Naval -- Anecdotes.
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Published
New York : Center Street, 2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 281 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,May 24, 2021
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.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (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.). Center Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (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. Center Street.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (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 Center Street, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (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., Center Street, 2021.
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