Above and Beyond: the Story of the Congressional Medal of Honor

In Above and Beyond, Joseph L. Schott delivers a stirring tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and selflessness embodied by recipients of the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor. Covering conflicts from the Civil War to modern engagements, Schott presents powerful narratives of individual heroism—accounts where ordinary servicemen and women performed extraordinary deeds under harrowing conditions. With careful research and dramatic flair, the book highlights how these acts not only shaped battlefield outcomes but also inspired their fellow soldiers and the nation itself. Interwoven with historic context, period photographs, and first-person accounts, Above and Beyond honors the legacy of American valor and reminds readers of the profound costs tied to national freedom. Essential reading for military history enthusiasts, leadership scholars, and anyone moved by stories of moral courage and sacrifice.