Victoria Cross heroes

Ashcroft, Michael A.

Victoria Cross heroes - Headline Review 2006 - xiii, 335 p., [16] p. of plates

TV tie-in

Bibliography: p. 327-328 Includes index

'Victoria Cross Heroes' tells the stories of over 150 indiviuals whose bravery has earnt them the Victoria Cross, Britain's most prestigious medal for courage in action. The book is introduced by Michael Ashcroft, who owns ten percent of all VCs ever awarded. He explains the history of the medal and the story of his fascination with it.

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Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross--History
Armed Forces--Insignia
Courage


Great Britain--Armed Forces--Biography

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