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Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, America's Most Decorated Green Beret (American War Heroes)

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As a child, Robert Howard was taught by his Granny Callie to always face his threats head-on. Some thirty years later, he emerged from the Vietnam War as America’s most decorated Green Beret. For the first time, Robert Howard’s story is being told in full. Respected military historian Stephen L. Moore takes readers into the heart of the Vietnam War's covert Special Ops jungle warfare in this immersive, suspenseful read. Through family sources, National Archives documents, and dozens of testimonials from the Green Berets who fought alongside him, this “one-man army” will finally be given the recognition he deserves. Robert Howard grew up in poverty in a small town in Alabama, with a strong sense of faith and determination. When he enlisted in the army at age seventeen, his Granny Callie’s words echoed in his head, and he pledged to follow them to the bitter end. In the most dire of combat experiences, Howard ran directly toward his opponents, sacrificing his body to protect others and to complete the mission above all else. Time and time again, he survived battles that should have claimed his life, suffering countless bullets, a spinal injury, and shrapnel and blast wounds. Recon commanders who ran missions with him declared him to be the bravest man they had ever met. In return, Howard received a staggering number of awards and ribbons for valor and distinctive service in combat—over fifty in all, including the Medal of Honor, eight Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, and four Bronze Stars. He holds the distinction of being the only soldier nominated for the Medal of Honor three times in only a thirteen-month period. In total, Howard spent a grueling, treacherous forty months in combat duty in Vietnam, including over two years with MACV-SOG’s elite covert group. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton Caliber (December 3, 2024)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593475844


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 43


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.64 x 8.17 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Southeast Asia History #1 in Vietnam War History (Books) #10 in Political Leader Biographies


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great riveting story
This is a story every member of military forces should be acquaited with. While for those following Col Howard's career was just a refreshment of known facts for newbees it is a recommended starting point to get across life this incredible persona .
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025 by Andy

  • Dedication to his mission and fellow soldiers
Good telling of the military history of a legendary soldier
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025 by D

  • This book seemed well researched and COL Howard seemed to be a "mans man" in the military realm.
Beyond the Call of Duty by Stephen L. Moore was received directly from the publisher and I chose to review it. Being prior military I often read books about military personnel or missions. This non fiction book seemed well researched and COL Howard seemed to be a "mans man" in the military realm, how low we have fallen though. If you, or someone you buy gifts for enjoys Vietnam era books, books about real American heroes or simply action books that don't get boring with inane dialogue, certainly give this book a read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024 by Awesome Kindle Customer

  • Audio book: Great story, great reading
Audio book: Thoroughly enjoyed the audio book. Only downside, I feel like a wimp after listening to his courage and strength. I received the print book as a gift. The print book is worth it as well, if even just for the historical pictures included.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025 by brystler

  • Beyond the call of duty
Good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025 by Jk

  • Bob Howard
Great book about a real hero
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025 by David A Theriault

  • Great gift
Bought as an Xmas gift. Receipient was very happy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025 by paula

  • thrilling
A true story about a man who goes on to become the most decorated special forces soldier in Vietnam. Takes you from his early years with his grandmother to enlisting in the Army to finally getting into the Green Berets. Then goes into the different people he met and fought with along with the different missions that they all went on. Most were with SOG but the author gives everyone from pilots to medical, just everyone. Some stories are funny and some are serious. Overall a very good book and worth the read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025 by patrick lorelli

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