Courage Under Fire: True Stories of Bravery from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines
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Euan Cook
Euan is an illustrator from London who enjoys drawing pictures for books, watching foxes and jays out his window and walking around looking at broken brickwork, sooty statues and the weird drainpipes and stuff you can find behind old run down buildings.
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Courage Under Fire - Euan Cook
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STANDING STRONG
The United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines stand together with a common mission. They strive to protect the United States from outside threats. With more than 1.4 million active duty members, the U.S. military takes the fight to our enemies—wherever they may be. From land to sea to air, U.S. servicemen and women protect American freedom.
The U.S. military has roots that run deeper than the country’s cornerstones. Since the early days of the Revolutionary War (1775–1783), America’s armed forces have marched through history’s greatest conflicts. From the first battles with the British to modern warfare in Afghanistan, the U.S. military has always answered the call to action.
In the battlefront stories that follow, the brave actions of dozens of extraordinary heroes come to life. From an Army soldier who fought to the death to protect his fellow soldiers to a Marine who sacrificed himself on a live grenade, you’ll witness heroism that goes beyond measure. For when their call to duty came, these soldiers, sailors, and airmen displayed exceptional courage under fire.
MILITARY AWARDS
Medal of Honor:
the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military
Army
Navy/Marines
Air Force
Air Force Cross:
the second-highest military award for bravery that is given to members of the Air Force
Distinguished Service Cross:
the second-highest military award for bravery that is given to members of the U.S. Army (and Air Force prior to 1960)
Navy Cross:
the second-highest military award for bravery that is given to members of the Navy and Marines
Silver Star:
the third-highest award for bravery in the U.S. military
Bronze Star:
the fourth-highest award for bravery in the U.S. military
Legion of Merit:
the sixth-highest award for bravery in the U.S. military
Purple Heart:
an award given to members of the military wounded by the enemy in combat
Distinguished Flying Cross:
an award given to members of the military who show extraordinary achievement in flight
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal:
an award given to members of the Navy and Marines for sustained acts of heroism and meritorious service
THIS WE’LL DEFEND
The Army is the heart and soul of the United States’ military. As the largest branch of the military, it has more than 500,000 soldiers ready for action. Army soldiers take the fight to enemies on the ground. They also guard and protect U.S. bases and installations around the world.
The Army also is the oldest branch of the U.S. military. It was founded on June 14, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress. The branch’s name at that time was the Continental Army. Led by George Washington, the Army won America’s independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. Since then the Army has fought in every war the United States has entered.
While the Army’s weapons and technology have changed over time, the courage of its soldiers has stayed the same. The Army’s motto is This We’ll Defend.
Army soldiers have bravely defended the United States for more than 200 years.
THE CIVIL WAR
DATES: 1861–1865
THE COMBATANTS: UNION (NORTHERN STATES) VS. CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA (SOUTHERN STATES)
THE VICTOR: UNION
CASUALTIES: UNION–364,511 DEAD; CONFEDERATE–164,821 DEAD
Sergeant William Carney holds the flag high as the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry attacks Fort Wagner.
SERGEANT WILLIAM CARNEY
During the Civil War, Sergeant William Carney served in the Union’s 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry. The 54th was the first African-American regiment sent into battle. The regiment’s very first taste of action came at James Island, South Carolina, on July 16, 1863.