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"We Americans have gone off to war in a spirit of optimism that had little to do with the reality we would soon have to face." --Mike Wallace <p><em>Medal of Honor</em> portrays 11 recipients of this sacred U.S. military decoration, from the Civil War through the Vietnam War, and examines what drove them to go so far above and beyond the call of duty. Among the stories is an account of the life of the only woman ever to receive the medal; of an officer who staged a daring escape from a German POW camp in WWI; and of a soldier from the legendary WWII Japanese-American 442nd, who went on to earn the medal in the Korean War. The book tells not only of astonishing military actions but also, significantly, of the recipients' lives before and after their wartime experiences.</p> <p>In his moving commentary, acclaimed <em>60 Minutes</em> reporter Mike Wallace places these actions in historical context and relates his own personal experiences in WWII and as a journalist covering recent wars. He also meditates on the meaning of courage and shows what we can all learn from these extraordinary individuals.</p> <p>"The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor

Author

Mikaelian, Allen; Wallace, Mike, 1918-2012

Publisher

Hachette Books

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9780786866625

Subjects

Military, Memoir, History

Rating

3.79 / 5 (139 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14