Aired Thursday May 19, 4:20pm - 5:25pmon PBS

Medal of Honor

What drives a person to perform an act of courage so extraordinary that it can only be recognised with America's highest award - the Medal of Honor? This film recounts the personal sacrifices of a chosen few whose courage inspired a nation. Their stories are so personal, so unforgettable, they transcend borders to touch the lives of anyone who has recoiled at the horrors of war.

Category
Documentary / Special
Original air date
2008-11-05