The Victoria Cross in 100 Objects
the story of the britain's highest award for valour
$79.50
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
22 October 2021
Summary
The Victoria Cross in 100 Objects: A Chronicle of Valour
It was the events of the Crimean War that changed everything. Until that time, those serving in Britain’s army or navy had been expected to do their duty without thought of recognition or reward, particularly the men in the lower ranks.
Fuelled by reports from the first ever war correspondents, which were read by an increasingly literate public, the mumblings of discontent over how the gallantry and valour of the ordin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526730763 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526730766 |
| Author: | Brian Best |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Frontline Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 22 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 172mm |
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About The Author
Brian Best
Brian Best has an Honours Degree in South African History and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He was the founder of the Victoria Cross Society in 2002 and edits its Journal. He also lectures about the Victoria Cross and war art.
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