Alvin York: The Dark Side of a War Hero
From Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage by Pushkin Industries
June 18, 2025 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode explores the complex and often overlooked truth about Alvin York, a celebrated World War I hero.
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. We’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 http://bit.ly/mohsurvey 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…
Topics covered
- World War I
- heroism
- Alvin York
- military history
- personal stories
Keywords
- Alvin York
- World War I
- heroism
- military exploits
- personal history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York: The Other Sixteen, The York Patrol: The Real Story of Alvin York and the Unsung Heroes Who Made Him World War I's Most Famous Soldier, Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York, Sergeant York and the Great War
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