They Were Heroes: A Sergeant Major's Tribute to Combat Marines

They Were Heroes: A Sergeant Major's Tribute to Combat Marines of Iraq and Afghanistan

Sergeant Major Devaneyâ€™s They Were Heroes presents moving portraits of warriors who have not been fully celebrated. His stories recognize the heroism of those who fought in these deadly conflicts and placed their lives at risk to assure the safety of their fellow Marines. For these Marines, no Medal of Honor is enough for their bravery. Nonetheless, though not his main purpose, Devaney calls attention to the practice of awarding medals itself, that often these warriors received awards that were below what their deeds merited. No less disturbing is the revelation that medals were often awarded by rank, and not always by action. The lives presented in Devaneyâ€™s book call attention to the fact that many heroes of these deadly conflicts have gone unrecognized.
Country USA
Brand Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781612517896
ReleaseDate 2015-02-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781612517896

They Were Heroes: A Sergeant Major's Tribute to Combat Marines of Iraq and Afghanistan