Victoria Cross Heroes

Volume 11

von Michael Ashcroft

400 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

- A second volume devoted to telling the stories of exceptional bravery and gallantry in the battlefield from Michael Ashcroft, famous in military circles for his collection of two hundred Victoria Crosses. - The Victoria Cross is Britain and the Commonwealth's most prestigious gallantry medal for courage in the face of the enemy. It has been bestowed upon 1,355 heroic individuals from all walks of life since its creation during the Crimean War.- A companion volume to the bestselling Victoria Cross Heroes, first published in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of the award, Volume II recounts the extraordinary stories of the bravery behind the newest additions to Lord Ashcroft's V.C. collection - those decorations purchased in the last decade.- Each chapter covers a particular conflict, and features accounts of fifty-eight combatants.- Includes a 52 black and white photographs and a select bibliography and index.