Published for the first time in a single volume, VC's of the Second World War consolidates the accounts of the actions of every recipient. The medal of this ultimate honour is inscribed with the simple words 'For Valour', and this cross of courage was awarded to a total of 180 men - many posthumously. As these stories of bravery are unfolded, they reveal varied exploits of incredible individual actions. And they frequently form part of larger-scale operations, whether on land, in the air, at sea or under the sea. In so doing, the book becomes a unique chronological cross-section of the crucial British and Commonwealth contribution to the war as a whole from Norway the Battle of Britain North Africa the Battle of the Atlantic the Burma campaign the Mediterranean theatre the air assault on Germany Normandy to victory in Europe and the Far East.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
ISBN-13
9781844150670
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94514106
Product Key Features
Author
Frayn Turner
Publication Name
Vcs of the Second World War
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
309 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
240mm
Item Width
161mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Frayn Turner
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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