TGAZ Posted December 10, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 10, 2021 Looking for suggestions on books about the Silver Star, history, technical information, naming etc. This is the only book that comes up so far, is it recommended?: The silver star: A history of America's third highest award for combat valor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted December 10, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 10, 2021 Just my humble opinion but the book that you referenced above is a very good book, It has 255 pages of information, names, photos of recipients, criteria, chapters on design and manufacture.. The Author, Frederic L Borch has also written and co-authored with William R. Westlake a book and the Soldiers Medal. Fred also wrote a book on the Bronze Star Medal and co authored a book on the Purple Heart with F. C. Brown. All four books sit on my bookshelf and I refer to them often Best regards, stay safe Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedfalcon Posted December 11, 2021 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2021 I have a teachers guide for the Medal of Honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted December 11, 2021 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2021 Interesting Medal of Honor Teachers guide there cagedfalcon... I picked up a similar teachers guide for the Battle of Iwo Jima a few weeks ago at a used book store.. Interesting guidebook, had a reprint of the WW2 era island map, photos and the lesson plan for the teacher.. Best regards, stay safe Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedfalcon Posted December 11, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, Rakkasan187 said: Interesting Medal of Honor Teachers guide there cagedfalcon... I picked up a similar teachers guide for the Battle of Iwo Jima a few weeks ago at a used book store.. Interesting guidebook, had a reprint of the WW2 era island map, photos and the lesson plan for the teacher.. Best regards, stay safe Leigh Leigh Interesting book but really dought I'll researching any MOH winners. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted December 11, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 11, 2021 Borch’s book on the Silver Star is probably the best one out there for what you’re looking for. Like Leigh, I use my copy regularly. If you can find a copy grab it. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAZ Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted December 16, 2021 Thanks everyone for the recommendations, I ordered Borch's book. For anyone looking, Lloyd Zimmer has several new copies for $80 (which includes shipping). (I have no affiliation with him or know who he is) https://www.biblio.com/9780964153332 https://www.ksbiblio.com/product/8580/The-Silver-Star-A-History-of-Americas-Third-Highest-Award-for-Combat-Valor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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