If you were alive between 1918 and 1940, it is absolutely certain that you would have heard of Alvin York’s famous exploits in World War One. But would you know the truth about the man, and about what he did one desperate day on the battlefield? Chances are you’d only know part of his story. But the tale behind his actual heroism is far more interesting, and far more human.

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Episode bibliography:

Gregory, James Patrick Jr. Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York: The Other Sixteen. Texas A&M University Press, December 26, 2022. https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Myth-Sgt-Alvin-York/dp/1648430759 

Nelson, James Carl. The York Patrol: The Real Story of Alvin York and the Unsung Heroes Who Made Him World War I's Most Famous Soldier. William Morrow, February 23, 2021. https://www.amazon.com/York-Patrol-Unsung-Heroes-Soldier/dp/0062975889. 

Perry, John. Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York. B&H Books, September 15, 1997 https://www.amazon.com/Sgt-York-Legend-Legacy-Remarkable/dp/0805460748.

Skeyhill, Tom. Sergeant York and the Great War. The Vision Forum, October 23, 1998. https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant-York-Great-War-Courage/dp/1889128465.

If you were alive between 1918 and 1940, it is absolutely certain that you would have heard of Alvin York&rsquo;s famous exploits in World War One. But would you know the truth about the man, and about what he did one desperate day on the battlefield? Chances are you&rsquo;d only know part of his story. But the tale behind his actual heroism is far more interesting, and far more human.
We&rsquo;re committed to making Medal of Honor even better, and you can help! Leave your feedback for the show by filling out our listener survey at <a href="http://bit.ly/mohsurvey">http://bit.ly/mohsurvey</a>
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Episode bibliography:
Gregory, James Patrick Jr.&nbsp;Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York: The Other Sixteen. Texas A&amp;M University Press, December 26, 2022. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Myth-Sgt-Alvin-York/dp/1648430759">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Myth-Sgt-Alvin-York/dp/1648430759</a>&nbsp;
Nelson, James Carl. The York Patrol: The Real Story of Alvin York and the Unsung Heroes Who Made Him World War I's Most Famous Soldier. William Morrow, February 23, 2021. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/York-Patrol-Unsung-Heroes-Soldier/dp/0062975889">https://www.amazon.com/York-Patrol-Unsung-Heroes-Soldier/dp/0062975889</a>.&nbsp;
Perry, John. Sgt. York: His Life, Legend &amp; Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York. B&amp;H Books, September 15, 1997 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sgt-York-Legend-Legacy-Remarkable/dp/0805460748">https://www.amazon.com/Sgt-York-Legend-Legacy-Remarkable/dp/0805460748</a>.
Skeyhill, Tom.&nbsp;Sergeant York and the Great War. The Vision Forum, October 23, 1998.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant-York-Great-War-Courage/dp/1889128465"> https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant-York-Great-War-Courage/dp/1889128465</a>.

Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ top military decoration. The stories we tell are about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, uncover what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you’ve become a hero.

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Rewarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States&rsquo; top military decoration. The stories we tell are about the heroes who have distinguished themselves by acts of heroism and courage that have saved lives. From Judith Resnik, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have received the Medal of Honor twice, these are stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than themselves. Every Wednesday on Medal of Honor, uncover what their experiences tell us about the nature of sacrifice, why people put their lives in danger for others, and what happens after you&rsquo;ve become a hero.
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Alvin York: The Dark Side of a War Hero

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