Symbol of courage : a history of the Victoria Cross
Arthur, Max (Military historian)2004
Book
This title brings the story of the Victoria Cross medal to life, giving a narrative history from the Crimean War to the war in Afghanistan in 2002. It includes many first-hand accounts of individual acts of bravery and describes what happened to the VC holders.
Main title:
Symbol of courage : a history of the Victoria Cross / Max Arthur.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 2004.
Collation:
xxv, 686 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 557-558) and index.
ISBN:
9780283073519 (hbk)
Dewey class:
355.1342
Language:
English
BRN:
42897