Author: M. J. CrookPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The Evolution of the Victoria Cross
Author: M. J. CrookPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The evolution of the Victoria Cross
Author: Michael J. CrookVictoria Cross Heroes: Volume II
Author: Michael AshcroftPublisher: Biteback Publishing
ISBN: 1785901400
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Foreword by Lance-Sergeant Johnson Beharry VC THE VICTORIA CROSS is Britain and the Commonwealth's most prestigious gallantry medal for courage in the face of the enemy. It has been bestowed upon 1,355 heroic individuals from all walks of life since its creation during the Crimean War. Lord Ashcroft, who has been fascinated with bravery since he was a young boy, now owns 200 VCs, by far the largest collection of its kind in the world. Following on from the bestselling Victoria Cross Heroes, first published in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of the award, Victoria Cross Heroes: Volume II gives extraordinary accounts of the bravery behind the newest additions to Lord Ashcroft's VC collection - those decorations purchased in the last decade. With nearly sixty action-packed stories of courageous soldiers, sailors and airmen from a range of global conflicts including the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58, the Second Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902 and the First and Second World Wars, this book is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and a worthy tribute to the servicemen who earned the Victoria Cross. Their inspirational deeds of valour and self-sacrifice should be championed and never forgotten.
Symbol of Courage
Author: Max ArthurPublisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780330491334
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
The Victoria Cross can only be awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. It has been awarded only 1,354 times since the Crimean War, the majority going to British and Commonwealth troops. Symbol of Courage vividly brings the story of the medal to life, giving a narrative history from the Crimean War to the recent war in Afghanistan. It includes many first-hand accounts of individual acts of bravery and describes what happened to the VC holders, some of whom found it was harder wearing the medal than winning it. It also gives a complete listing of every VC holder with details of the action in which they won the medal. Written by acclaimed military historian Max Arthur, this is a fascinating and comprehensive study that will appeal to everyone who is interested in military history.The Victoria Cross is Britains most famous medalit has a great emotional appeal and this book is full of stories of remarkable courage. Max Arthurs last book, Forgotten Voices of the Great War, sold over 84,000 copies in paperback for Ebury. The first book for many years to give a complete history of the medal. There are many Commonwealth holders so there should be a market outside the UK.
The History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Philip Aveling WilkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Commonwealth countries
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Philip Aveling WilkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Awarded for Valour
Author: M. SmithPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230583350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Based on primary source research, this is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its inception in 1856 to the most recent bestowals. The study also examines the evolution of the concept of heroism and how the definition of heroism changed along with the nature of warfare.
History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Rayfield, W. LThe History of the Victoria Cross: Being an Account of the 520 Acts of Bravery for Which the Decoration Has Been Awarded and Portraits of 392 Recipien
Author: Philip A WilkinsPublisher: Naval & Military Press
ISBN: 9781847348012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
An account of how the VC was won by 520 of its recipients. Brief biographical information is provided in respect of commissioned officers. A portrait photograph of the recipient is included in 392 cases; typically the subject is deicted in uniform and wearing the VC and medals. The appendices include transcripts of several official reports which relate to Kavanagh's VC deed, the Rorke's Drift VC action (written by Chad VC and Reynolds VC) and the posthumous VC deeds of Coghill and Melvill. Also included is a list of VCs by service or regiment.
The Victoria Cross
Author: Michael MaddenPublisher:
ISBN: 9781925520989
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This book is an ambitious endeavour to capture the history of Australia's pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy and its highest military honour, the Victoria Cross (VC). Since 1856 when the award was created by Queen Victoria, 100 Australian servicemen have been recognised with the Cross. This book, however, is not a ......