American War Heroes, Encyclopedia of

By Bruce H. Norton

Book Overview

Written by a military historian with combat experience and access to records from all branches of the American military, this resource features nearly 400 entries profiling the brave men and women who fought and, in most cases, died to preserve America's freedom. Many of the people selected for inclusion received one or more citations for their heroic achievements, including the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and others.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816046379
• ISBN13: 9780816046379
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 2.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.3"