U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan—share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America’s most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor.
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From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, bravery and selflessness are literally defined in these riveting first-person tales from our nation’s greatest heroes. The astonishing stories, told in their own words, from recipients of the U.S. military’s distinguished service medals--and their valor in the ultimate chaos that is war. - Medal of Honor - Distinguished Service Cross- Bronze and Silver Stars From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, these American men and women have served with leadership, bravery, and selflessness. We don’t fight out of hate. We fight for love—love of our country, our homeland, our family, and our unit. I helped save about 130 soldiers. That’s more rewarding than the medal. I didn’t earn it. I wear it for those who lost their lives protecting mine. To be with those guys, at that time, on that day, is probably the proudest moment of my career. Outnumbered, under pressure, under fire, these elite American warriors never give up on their fellow soldiers. They never give up on themselves. They never give up on their country. They always walk with honor.
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