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An anthology of pieces by and about the recipients of the United States’ highest decorations, focusing on the theme of courage in combat.
An interesting mix of human trauma and triumph, and tactical detail - recommended for Vietnam enthusiasts in particular.
Richard (Rich) J. Rinaldo is a retired Army lieutenant colonel, who commanded a rifle company in Vietnam. He served in U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, where he wrote about peacekeeping and homeland defense. He also served at Hofstra University, where he taught Military History to cadets and other students. He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and National Defense University's National Security Management Course, the Command and General Staff College, and West Point’s History of the Military Art course. He has a B.A. Degree in History from Fordham University and post-graduate degrees from Hofstra University.