Synopses & Reviews
Short Synopsis 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 first of two titles looking at the recipients of the Medal of Honor during World War II. It covers the Navy and Marine Corps winners (who received a total of 139 awards during WWII--including one to the Coast Guard) in all theaters of war, from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the brutal fighting on lwo Jima in 1945.
Synopsis
No greater accolade than the Medal of Honor exists within the United States Armed Forces. Since its introduction during the American Civil War; it has remained the highest award that can be granted to acknowledge valour in action against an enemy force. The first Medal of Honor was awarded on 25 March 1863, and since then more than 3,000 have been granted. These two books concentrate on the personnel who earned the Medal of Honor during World War 2. Volume 1 focuses on US Navy and Marine Corps recipients, operating in all theatres of war from the attack on Pearl Harbor through to the bitter fighting on Iwo Jima in 1945.
About the Author
Robert Philip Hargis gained a BA in History from California State University, San Bernadino. He currently works as a High School teacher, teaching US History and Western Civilization. A militaria collector for over 25 years, he also has a close involvement in living history presentations.
Starr Sinton has a Juris Doctor and Anthropology degree. He has been a military lawyer, special assistant United States attorney and an attorney in private practice.