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Vietnam Medal of Honor Heroes

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Having read all three of Edward F. Murphy's Medal of Honor books, this one did the least for me. It seems to be rushed and not as detailed or in-depth as his other MoH books. Of the three MoH books he has written, the one on the Korean War MoH winners is the most detailed and in-depth. The one on WW2 MoH winners is fast-paced, but is a very good read. This Vietnam MoH effort is the first one of the series of three that Murphy did, and it gives me the impression that he was in a hurry to write and finish this one. It could also possibly be that he was low on information or new at how to lay the stories out. He released this Vietnam one in '87, the WW2 one in '92, and the Korean one in '97, so it is safe to say that he has improved with each as time went on. Still, this book is not to be totally discounted, as it offers some info and twists that weren't included in the original MoH citations of each recipient, obviously. It was an enjoyable, quick read and goes in my library to take its place among the other MoH books and is good for a quick reference. It was worth the money, most definitely. Of particular use is the listing in the back of every recipient, place of action, date, posthumous award or not, and their unit. A good book, but I gave it 3 stars for the complete lack of pictures of the recipients and the hurried writing style.

This book is a must read for all Americans. It describes in detail what these men did for our country. Some stories are more detailed than others due to lack of available information. None the less all are awsome stories of the character and sacrifices of the American fighting man in Vietnam. This is a very needed and well written book, that hopefully will help us all never forget the sacrifices that have been made for freedom. The book not only covers the tremendous acts of self sacrifice and bravery, but the struggle that some heroes had after returning to civilian life. After reading "Vietnam Medal of Honor Heroes" I have an even greater since of respect and awe for the men that fought in a war that they were not allowed to win.

I ordered this book for my son-in-law whose uncle is a Medal of Honor winner. I was disappointed to find that his uncle is not included. I should have checked the publishing date, but I didn't. The book is fine, but order with care if you are seeking a particular person.

The book is a comprehensive anthology of the majority of the Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam conflict. The format and ease of readability made the book difficult to out down.