The History of the Victoria Cross - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The History of the Victoria Cross write by Philip Aveling Wilkins. This book was released on 1904. The History of the Victoria Cross available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The History of the Victoria Cross
The History of the Victoria Cross - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The History of the Victoria Cross write by Philip Aveling Wilkins. This book was released on 1904. The History of the Victoria Cross available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Awarded for Valour
Awarded for Valour - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Awarded for Valour write by M. Smith. This book was released on 2008-06-23. Awarded for Valour available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Symbol of Courage
Symbol of Courage - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Symbol of Courage write by Max Arthur. This book was released on 2005. Symbol of Courage available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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: Being an Account of the 520 Acts of Bravery for Which the Decoration Has Been Awarded and Portraits of 392 Recipien
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 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook 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 write by Philip A Wilkins. This book was released on 2015-10-15. 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 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
