American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam

by North, Oliver; Holton, Chuck

• ISBN13: 9780805449532
• ISBN10: 0805449531
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Fidelis

Summary

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Postbest seller, updated and expanded with a new chapter on events in Afghanistan and an exclusive access code linking to three customized online episodes of War Stories!In American Heroes, Oliver North offers an inspiring, first-hand account of the extraordinary young American volunteers defending us against radical Islamic terror. Since 9-11-01, North and his award-winning War Stories documentary team have made a dozen extended trips to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Philippines covering U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, Guardsmen and Marines for FOX News Channel. With extensive experience as a decorated military officer, a counter-terrorism expert and as a documentary filmmaker embedded with American combat units, he has a unique perspective on the enemy we face and the qualities of those who protect us.Illuminated by more than 300 full-colour images, American Heroesoffers a close-up of this generation's "citizen-solders" who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm's way for their countrymen. North's unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion, and faith. Thank God for American heroes.

Author Biography

Oliver North is a Vietnam veteran awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts during his twenty-two years of service as a U.S. Marine. He was later assigned to the National Security Council staff by former President Ronald Reagan, who called North “an American hero.” Today, he is a best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and host of the award-winning War Stories series on the FOX News Channel. North has four children, eight grandchildren, and lives with his wife in Virginia.

Chuck Holton is a U.S. military veteran and now travels the world as Adventure Correspondent for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).