Description
Product ID: | 9780785290599 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Defend Us in Battle |
Subtitle: | The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor |
Authors: | Author: George Monsoor |
Page Count: | 208 |
Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, Military history, Military veterans, Military history, Military veterans, USA |
Description: | When US Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor sacrificed his life by stepping in front of a live grenade to save his comrades during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he inspired thousands around the world and reminded us that freedom is never free. On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael''s chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice. As George Monsoor (Michael''s father) and Rose Rea show us in Defend Us in Battle, Michael had prepared for this selfless act all his life--a life that inspires us to have a similar generosity of heart. This fast-paced, compelling biography
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Michael received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart for his years serving his country. But his greatest legacy is in the hearts of those he inspired to live, and even die, for the sake of brotherly love. |
Imprint Name: | Harper Horizon |
Publisher Name: | HarperCollins Focus |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2023-01-05 |