Author: Michael J. CrookPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The evolution of the Victoria Cross
Author: Michael J. CrookThe Evolution of the Victoria Cross
Author: M. J. CrookPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Awarded for Valour
Author: M. SmithPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230583350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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.
The History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Philip Aveling WilkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Commonwealth countries
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Victoria Cross Heroes
Author: Michael AshcroftPublisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755364503
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
This ebook edition contains the full text version as per the book. Doesn't include original photographic and illustrated material. VICTORIA CROSS HEROES tells the stories of over 150 individuals whose bravery has earned them the Victoria Cross, Britain's most prestigious medal for courage in action. The book is introduced by Michael Ashcroft, who owns over ten per cent of all VCs ever awarded. He explains the history of the medal and the story of his fascination with it. The main text of the book tells the stories of both those recipients whose medals are in his collection and those whose stories featured in the television series. Each chapter covers a different conflict, from the Crimean War to Iraq.
The History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Philip Aveling WilkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Symbol of Courage
Author: Max ArthurPublisher:
ISBN: 9780283073519
Category : Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
The Victoria Cross can only be awarded for most conpicuous 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 1354 times since the Crimean War to 2003, the majority going to British and Commonwealth troops.
The 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.
History of the Victoria Cross
Author: Rayfield, W. LFor Valour
Author: Ian S. UysPublisher:
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Category : South Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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