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Description: The MEDAL OF HONOR " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> The Congressional Medal of Honor DVD Video Description Loose Cannon is proud to preserve the USA's military history via its unique DVD film collections. Using a combination of U.S. Dept. of Defense archive films and period newsreels of the time, each film features actual wartime footage and or first-person accounts from those that were there. The Congressional Medal of Honor is this country's highest and most prestigious military decoration to honor U.S. servicemen that have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. First established by the Navy in 1861 (and Army in 1862) it represents the highest ideals in gallantry and has been awarded just over 3150 times since then. This film collection includes numerous US military films on the subject, and examines the history of the award and presents some of those awardees and their deeds. This DVD contains five movies: - Medal of Honor (The Big Picture) In the century since its creation, 3,159 American servicemen have been decorated with the nation's highest award--the Medal of Honor. THE BIG PICTURE presents a dramatic salute to the heroic men who have won this supreme tribute "for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty." Narrated by Alexander Scourby, "Medal of Honor" depicts this gallantry on battlefields from Gettysburg to Korea. (28 min) - MEDAL OF HONOR - Only A Few Returned Cites Sgt. Maynard smith for his fearlessness as WWII B-17 gunner. Shows Sgt Smith receiving his medal of honor. (5 min) - MEDAL OF HONOR - A Team Man Cites Forrest Vosler for bravery and self-sacrifice while serving as a radio operator-air gunner on a mission over Bremen, Germany, in 1943. (5 min) - MEDAL OF HONOR - With One Hand Cites Lt. John E. Morgan who singlehandedly guided his plane to target during a WWII raid over Europe. (5 min) - Hall of Heros This episode of THE BIG PICTURE is an examination of the history of courage among American fighting men and of the Medal of Honor which was developed in tribute to that quality. In the course of the story, the periods of conflict that are examined are American revolutionary times, the Civil War, the War of 1812, the Indian War, the Spanish-American War, the two world wars, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. host of the film is John Daly. (28 min) View our other military history DVDs here; The Great Battles series, Famous Generals, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps, Fighters - Bombers, Fallout shelters and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government. Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S. via USPS First Class mail (DVD is a hybrid disc, and is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low. NO CASE is included.) International Shipping If other than Canada, Japan or Europe contact me : Use the "ask seller a question" link above under Meet The Seller. Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

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