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OverviewHalf-Hispanic, half-Yaqui Indian, and an orphan, Roy Benavidez fought his way out of poverty and bigotry to serve with the U.S. Army’s elite—the Airborne and the Special Forces. Seriously wounded in Vietnam, he was told he would never walk again. Benavidez not only conquered his disability but demanded to return to combat. On his second tour, when twelve of his comrades on a secret CIA mission in Cambodia were surrounded by hundreds of North Vietnamese regulars, Benavidez volunteered to rescue them. Despite severe injuries suffered in hand-to-hand combat, Benavidez personally saved eight men. His actions ensured his everlasting place as one of the great heroes of the war. In February 1981, President Reagan awarded him the Medal of Honor. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roy P. Benavidez , John R. CraigPublisher: Potomac Books Inc Imprint: Potomac Books Inc Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781574886924ISBN 10: 1574886924 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 01 March 2005 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA compelling story of a true American hero . . . Every American should read Medal of Honor because it is not only a war story but also a tale of human courage and incredible bravery. --Vietnam magazine -- (6/3/2017 12:00:00 AM) Heartfelt and stirring . . . This is the story of a true American hero. --Hispanic magazine Inspiring. --The VVA Veteran Roy Benavidez is a fighter. He fought against the bigotry of his South Texas hometown, against the Vietnamese communists, against paralysis and near-fatal wounds, against a bureaucracy that would deny him disability benefits, and finally against apathy and despair among America's youth. This is his remarkable story. --Col. Harry G. Summers, Jr., editor of Vietnam magazine Heartfelt and stirring . . . This is the story of a true American hero. Roy Benavidez is a fighter. He fought against the bigotry of his South Texas hometown, against the Vietnamese communists, against paralysis and near-fatal wounds, against a bureaucracy that would deny him disability benefits, and finally against apathy and despair among America's youth. This is his remarkable story. A compelling story of a true American hero . . . Every American should read Medal of Honor because it is not only a war story but also a tale of human courage and incredible bravery. Inspiring. Roy Benavidez is a fighter. He fought against the bigotry of his South Texas hometown, against the Vietnamese communists, against paralysis and near-fatal wounds, against a bureaucracy that would deny him disability benefits, and finally against apathy and despair among America's youth. This is his remarkable story. --Col. Harry G. Summers, Jr., editor of Vietnam magazine --Col. Harry G. Summers, Jr. Roy Benavidez is a fighter. He fought against the bigotry of his South Texas hometown, against the Vietnamese communists, against paralysis and near-fatal wounds, against a bureaucracy that would deny him disability benefits, and finally against apathy and despair among America's youth. This is his remarkable story. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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