{"product_id":"my-men-are-my-heroes-paperback","title":"My Men Are My Heroes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathaniel R. Helms\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of U.S. Marine First Sergeant Kasal's courageous mission to rescue his fallen comrades while under intense enemy fire during the Battle of Fallujah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first paperback edition of the riveting story of legendary U.S. Marine First Sergeant Brad Kasal. It is a page-turning account of Kasal's courageous mission to rescue fallen comrades while under intense enemy fire during the Battle of Fallujah. At a house in a walled neighborhood, Kasal and his squad became involved in a close-quarter, two hour duel with fanatical Chechen fighters. During the fight, Kasal was shot seven times, almost losing his leg, and sustained 47shrapnel wounds using his body to shield a wounded Marine from an enemy grenade. Because of his actions in the skirmish, Kasal was awarded the Navy Cross, the nation's second highest award for heroism. The book is a new addition to the Leatherneck Classics Series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e My Men Are My Heroes has been selected as required reading by the Marine Commandant's Reading List and as a \"Marine Corps Legend\" book by the Marine Corps League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathaniel R. Helms is a Vietnam veteran and former police officer, who lives in St. Charles, MO. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eMy Men Are My Heroes: The Brad Kasal Story\u003c\/i\u003e selected in 2012 for the USMC Commandant's \"Recommended Reading List\" and as a \"Marine Corps Legend\" book by the Marine Corps League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.98 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730234642495,"sku":"9781612511368","price":31.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c8967cc9c467bfc57267f8277efd4dcb.webp?v=1765125340","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/my-men-are-my-heroes-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}