Summary
For Valour: Tales of Bravery and Sacrifice
The Victoria Cross, a simple bronze cross inscribed For Valour, stands as the most prized British and Commonwealth decoration for gallantry, too often earned at the cost of the ultimate sacrifice. With only 1,354 VCs awarded, this book tells the stories behind some of the most remarkable acts of courage, from the Crimea through to the Second World War.
In equal measure, the Congressional Medal of Honour, the US equivalent d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780304366989 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0304366986 |
| Series: | W&N Military |
| Author: | Bryan Perrett |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Cassell Military |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2005 |
| Weight: | 352g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 133mm x 27mm |
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About The Author
Bryan Perrett
Bryan Perrett, a former army man himself, has been writing about military adventure and heroism for some years now, collecting a large band of enthusiastic readers. His books have formed the mainstay of the Cassell Military Paperbacks list and include many military bestsellers.
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