Название: The Complete Victoria Cross: A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry
Автор: Kevin Brazier
Издательство: Pen & Sword
ISBN: 1473843510
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 416
Размер: 14,5 МБ
Язык: Английский

This fully revised paperback edition of the complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British and Commonwealth servicemen who have been awarded the highest honor for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice are commemorated here. The first VCs awarded for the Crimean War and in the nineteenth-century colonial wars are described, as are theVCs awarded in the world wars of the twentieth century and the most recent VCs awarded during present-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The extraordinary exploits recounted in this fascinating book make unforgettable reading.