COMPLETE VICTORIA CROSS, THE: A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry
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1848841507
ISBN 13
9781848841505
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Publication Year
2010
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320
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This complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British and Commonwealth servicemen who have been awarded the highest honor for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice are commemorated here. The first VCs awarded for the Crimean War and in the nineteenth-century colonial wars are described, as are the VCs awarded in the World Wars of the twentieth century and the most recent VCs awarded during present-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.The extraordinary exploits recounted in this fascinating book make unforgettable reading. Each entry gives the name and rank of the VC holder and the date and location of the action in which the VC was earned. The episodes themselves are described, in vivid detail. Some information is also provided on the subsequent career of the VC recipients, the location of their medals and their place of burial. This remarkable reference book should appeal to anyone who is interested in British military history and in the history of medals, and in tales of the extraordinary heroism exhibited by men under fire. - from Amzon
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