"Father Emil Kapaun, a humble priest, went far beyond the call of duty during World War II and the Korean War. Often found with the combat medics on the front lines, unarmed, ministering to the wounded, and known for his intense devotion to the soldiers whom he called "my boys," Kapaun became the most decorated chaplain in US military history, awarded a Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Legion of Merit. But Father Kapaun's leadership, bravery and selflessness don't end there. When the story of human history is over, evil, death, darkness--they don't get the final word. It was Father Kapaun's love for God that gave him the courage to lay down his life for his friends and for his country"-- Provided by publisher.

Prologue: a man of God -- Ad astra per aspera -- For God and country -- Above the clouds -- The Catholic University of America -- The will of God comes first -- Occupied Japan: 1950 -- The Pusan perimeter -- Tomorrow we are going into combat -- The Battle of Taegu: August 5-20, 1950 -- The Battle of Tabu Dong: Sept. 1-18, 1950 -- No bullet got me yet -- The capture of Pyongyang -- The Battle of Unsan -- Father Kapaun's valley -- Pyoktong -- Epilogue: Christ in barbed wire -- Afterword: the path to sainthood.