Supreme Courage
Heroic stories from 150 Years of the Victoria Cross
$68.74
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2005
Summary
Since 1854 the Victoria Cross has been the highest award for gallantry in the British Armed Forces. It bears the simple legend ‘For Valour’, but behind it are thrilling and ultimately humbling tales of unimaginable bravery. SUPREME COURAGE tells the tales of some of those who have won the medal, bringing this badge of honour alive with breath-taking accounts of courage in action. Visiting battle-scenes across the globe, peppering his accounts with letters and first-hand accounts, Sir Peter de…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349118987 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349118981 |
| Author: | General Sir Peter de la Billiere, KCB,KBE,DSO,MC,DL, Peter de la Billiere |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2005 |
| Weight: | 342g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 125mm x 25mm |
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It is all the more poignant that these stories are retold here by a man of de la Billiere’s stature - DAILY EXPRESS
Admirable … will sustain the morale of several nations - SPECTATORSUPREME COURAGE makes a fascinating read for anyone with even the slightest interest in military history. - IRELAND EVENING HERALDThis is a book that demonstrates in clear, soldierly language, just why, despite out age of rampant iconoclasm, the British armed forces still retain the nation’s affection and respect. - MAIL ON SUNDAYAbout The Author
General Sir Peter de la Billiere, KCB,KBE,DSO,MC,DL
Sir Peter was born in 1934. He lost his father in WW2 and joined the army as a private in 1952, becoming an officer in 1955. In 1956 he joined the SAS. He was made Commander of the British Forces during the first Gulf War and knighted in 1992.
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