Awards of the George Cross 1940-2005
$63.09
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
26 July 2005
Summary
Early in WW2, King George VI was deeply impressed by the heroic deeds of servicemen out of the front line and civilian non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal, rescues after air raids. So in September 1940 the King instituted the George Cross for ‘For Gallantry’ away from the heat of actual battle, to be awarded to civilians and servicemen and women. As the war progressed, the range of deeds increased. In April 1942 the unprecedented award of the GC was made to the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844153510 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844153517 |
| Author: | John Frayn Turner |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Leo Cooper Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 26 July 2005 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 155mm x 234mm |
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About The Author
John Frayn Turner
John Frayn Turner is a distinguished author, biographer and military historian. His many published works include the biography of Sir Douglas Bader, VCs of the Second World War, Invasion 44 and Heroic Flights.
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