For Valour

For Valour

by Bryan Perrett (Author)

Synopsis

The Victoria Cross, a simple bronze cross inscribed For Valour on the front and engraved with the recipient's name, rank, number, unit and the date of the action on the reverse, was first awarded by Queen Victoria - in a ceremony in Hyde Park - in 1857, to heroes of the Crimea. The VC is the most prized British and Commonwealth decoration for gallantry, and is earned too often at the cost of the ultimate sacrifice. Only 1,354 VCs have been awarded, and this book, in Bryan Perrett's inimitable style, tells the story behind some of the most remarkable, from the Crimea through to the Second World War. Likewise, the Congressional Medal of Honor, the US equivalent decoration, is celebrated here in equal measure in his gripping episodes of outstanding gallantry in battle. The VC and the Medal of Honor have on occasion even been awarded for acts on the same battlefield. It all makes for dramatic reading.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 11 Sep 2003

ISBN 10: 0297846620
ISBN 13: 9780297846628
Book Overview: Tales of ultimate heroism and sacrifice Covers British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, South African VCs and US winners of the US Medal of Honor Includes land, sea and air battles 'For Valour is a splendid book and a worthy memory to its noble subjects.' The British Army Review

Media Reviews
'Perrett gives us over thirty stories told in scholarly but gripping style which makes for dramatic reading. Wonderful stories, well told.' SLN (Scottish Legion News) Nov/Dec 2003
Author Bio
Bryan Perrett, a former army man himself, has been writing about military adventure and heroism for some years now, collecting a large band of enthusiastic readers. His books have formed the mainstay of the Cassell Military Paperbacks list and include many military bestsellers.