WWII has seen many heroes on both sides, many of whom are unsung. However, some of these heroes from America are recognized and are awarded the U.S. Army’s highest award: the Congressional Medal of Honor. This book talks about four Medal of Honor recipients: Maurice “Footsie” Britt, Keith Ware, Audie Murphy, and Michael Daly. MauriceContinue reading “AGAINST ALL ODDS”
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UNBROKEN
Plot: In his childhood, Louis Zamperini was the town menace, stealing food from neighbors and generally causing chaos and mayhem. When he became a teen, he channeled his law-bending spirit into running, discovering a talent that led him to the Berlin Olympics. But soon, that all changed. When the US entered WWII, Louis was draftedContinue reading “UNBROKEN”
The Stable Boy of Auschwitz
Plot: Heinz Adolf Oster has a great life in the 1930’s as a thirteen year old. He lives in a middle class family, has fun at school, and gets to eat vanilla flavored whipped cream(think of 1930’s ice cream) if he does something good. But that all changes when the Nazi party comes to powerContinue reading “The Stable Boy of Auschwitz”
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