Download or read book Heroes of the US Army written by Barbara M. Linde and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the creation of the Continental army during the American Revolution, the US Army has always fought to protect the nation. Readers learn about individual heroes, such as Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, as well as units of heroes, such as the Cyber Brigade, who work to protect our country. Fun facts are presented in accessible language and accompanied by illustrative photographs of the nation’s oldest military branch—engaging even the most reluctant of readers.
Download or read book Women Heroes of the US Army written by Ann McCallum Staats and published by Women of Action. This book was released on 2019 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of women serving in the United States military begins before the founding of the country. Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, they still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men in order to participate in active battle. Women Heroes of the US Army chronicles the critical role women have played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to today. These smart, brave, and determined women led the way for their sisters to enter, grow and prosper in the forces defending the United States. Through the profiles highlighting the achievements of these trailblazers throughout history, young women today can envision an equitable future"--
Download or read book The Military Heroes of the War of 1812 written by Charles Jacobs Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Heroes written by James H. Willbanks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features the stories of 200 heroic individuals awarded the Medal of Honor for their distinguished military service while fighting for their country, from the Civil War to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. America's Heroes: Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War to Afghanistan pays tribute to Americans who have demonstrated uncommon valor in the face of great danger. The Medal of Honor recipients featured in this book all acted heroically to earn this highly coveted award, many of them by risking—or sacrificing—their lives to save the lives of others. The stories of these individuals—chosen to reflect the wide diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, branches of service, and conflicts of the recipients—will broaden readers' understanding and appreciation of the Medal of Honor and the distinguished Americans who have received it. In addition to the gripping stories of these heroic Americans, this unique encyclopedia includes an introduction that chronicles the evolution in the award's significance. The Medal of Honor has changed greatly over the last 150 years, not only in the design of the physical decoration itself, but also in terms of the qualifying criteria for the award's recipients.
Download or read book American Heroes in Special Operations written by Oliver North and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a follow-up to his previous "New York Times-"bestseller, North shares inspiring stories about what active military duty is really like for Navy Seals, Rangers, and Green Berets.
Download or read book Women Heroes of the US Army written by Ann McCallum and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of women serving in the United States military begins before the founding of the country. Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, they still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men in order to participate in active battle. Women Heroes of the US Army chronicles the critical role women have played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to today. These smart, brave, and determined women led the way for their sisters to enter, grow and prosper in the forces defending the United States. Through the profiles highlighting the achievements of these trailblazers throughout history, young women today can envision an equitable future"--
Download or read book United States Army Heroes Volume VI written by C Douglas Sterner and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Army Heroes-Distinguished Service Cross is part of a 13-voume series of books containing the names and citation or synopsis for the recipients of our Nation's highest military awards. This volume is the second of three volumes containing the Distinguished Service Cross to members of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, an American Civilian, and Foreign allies during World War II. Volume V contains citations or synopsis for Army recipients last name H - Q. Each entry includes personal information such as date and place of birth, hometown, date of death and place of burial when known, and photos of the recipients when available.
Download or read book United States Army Heroes Volume V written by C Douglas Sterner and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Army Heroes-Distinguished Service Cross is part of a 13-voume series of books containing the names and citation or synopsis for the recipients of our Nation's highest military awards. This volume is the first of three volumes containing the Distinguished Service Cross to members of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, an American Civilian, and Foreign allies during World War II. Volume V contains citations or synopsis for Army recipients last name A - G. Each entry includes personal information such as date and place of birth, hometown, date of death and place of burial when known, and photos of the recipients when available.
Download or read book Women Heroes of the US Army written by Ann McCallum Staats and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, they still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men in order to participate in active battle. Women Heroes of the US Army chronicles the critical role women have played in strengthening the US Army from the birth of the nation to today. These smart, brave, and determined women led the way for their sisters to enter, grow and prosper in the forces defending the United States. Through the profiles highlighting the achievements of these trailblazers throughout history, young women today can envision an equitable future.
Download or read book Today s Army Heroes written by Joyce L. Markovics and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes acts of bravery and heroism performed by Army personnel in the current wars of the U.S.
Download or read book Heroes Among Us written by Major Chuck Larson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, or the Medal of Honor. These Americans have demonstrated extraordinary courage under fire?in the worst of circumstances. They come from all branches of the military. They also come from all over the country and all walks of life, representing the entire spectrum of races and creeds. But what unites them are their deeds of consummate bravery, beyond the call of duty. Heroes Among Us tells these extraordinary true stories of valor, honor and sacrifice.
Download or read book Hispanic Military Heroes written by Virgil Fernandez and published by Vfj Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virgil Fernandez was born in Port La Vaca, Texas in 1951. He and his family then moved to San Antonio when he was in high school. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1969, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Saratoga until 1971. He then enrolled in San Antonio College and received an associate's degree in Radio Broadcasting in 1973. Virgil then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin and earned a bachelor's degree in government in 1975. Following college, Virgil worked as a news reporter and photographer/editor for radio and TV stations in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Dallas. In 1985 he decided to return to San Antonio and in 1987 began working for the Texas Employment Commission as an Interviewer. Being a disabled veteran himself, he was selected to be a Disabled Veteran's Outreach counselor. Virgil specialized in job placement and also taught job search workshops for three years. Virgil's interest in veteran's issues remained after leaving the Commission in 1996, and he published his first book, The Complete Veterans' Benefits Manual, in 2000. He then returned to the University of Texas and completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations in 2001. Virgil then went to work for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as an Information Specialist, specializing in media relations and web and text publishing. However, his interest in Hispanic issues, history, and veterans remained throughout the years. He finally decided to combine them and began researching articles relating to Hispanics and the roles they have played in the U.S. military. Several years later, the result was this book, Hispanic Military Heroes. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Military Heroes of the Revolution with a Narrative of the War of Independence written by Charles Jacobs Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Band of Giants written by Jack Kelly and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Band of Giants brings to life the founders who fought for our independence in the Revolutionary War. Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin are known to all; men like Morgan, Greene, and Wayne are less familiar. Yet the dreams of the politicians and theorists only became real because fighting men were willing to take on the grim, risky, brutal work of war. We know Fort Knox, but what about Henry Knox, the burly Boston bookseller who took over the American artillery at the age of 25? Eighteen counties in the United States commemorate Richard Montgomery, but do we know that this revered martyr launched a full-scale invasion of Canada? The soldiers of the American Revolution were a diverse lot: merchants and mechanics, farmers and fishermen, paragons and drunkards. Most were ardent amateurs. Even George Washington, assigned to take over the army around Boston in 1775, consulted books on military tactics. Here, Jack Kelly vividly captures the fraught condition of the war—the bitterly divided populace, the lack of supplies, the repeated setbacks on the battlefield, and the appalling physical hardships. That these inexperienced warriors could take on and defeat the superpower of the day was one of the remarkable feats in world history.
Download or read book Unsung Heroes written by Brynn Baker and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through gripping photos and action-packed stories, discover history's lesser-known military heroes, who must never be forgotten."--Back cover
Download or read book Heroes of the US Marines written by Maria Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each US Marine promises to defend the country “until victory is America’s and there is no enemy.” Marines fiercely embrace their mission even as they encounter some of the most dangerous combat situations a soldier can. Readers come to understand what it takes to be a US marine as they learn about some of the major conflicts in which the United States has participated. Each hero’s story reveals the skill, courage, and self-sacrifice required of this branch of the armed forces.
Download or read book Heroes of the U S Military written by and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how much we learn about American military history, our knowledge is incomplete without acknowledging the individual men and women who were on the battlefields and in the trenches. With this full-coverage set, readers will discover that while some soldiers have long been celebrated for their courage, many of the greatest military heroes aren't mentioned in history books. Each book offers a look at a branch of the U.S. military and the heroes, both famous and lesser known, that have valiantly served in them. Features include: High-interest topic will appeal to all readers. Vivid photographs of military personnel and the experiences of war. Supports Social Studies curriculum. Sidebars expand upon details in the main narratives. Detailed further information sections offer avenues for further exploration.
