Awards of the George Cross
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- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
20 April 2010
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 and 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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848842007 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1848842007 |
| Author: | John Frayn Turner |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 20 April 2010 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
John Frayn Turner
John Frayn Turner is a distinguished historian and author. Pen and Sword have published numerous of his books, including VCs of the Second World War, Service Most Silent and Periscope Patrol. He lives at Leatherhead, Surrey.
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