The V. C. Its Heroes And Their Valor

By D.H. Parry

Book Overview

The V. C. Its Heroes And Their Valor is a book written by D. H. Parry. It is a comprehensive account of the Victoria Cross (V.C.), the highest military decoration awarded for valour ""in the face of the enemy"" to members of the British armed forces and to members of the Commonwealth. The book provides a detailed history of the V.C., from its inception in 1856 to the present day. It covers the stories of the brave men who have been awarded the V.C., including their acts of courage and the circumstances in which they were awarded the medal. The book also includes a list of all the recipients of the V.C., along with their biographical details. The V. C. Its Heroes And Their Valor is an informative and inspiring read for anyone interested in military history or the heroic acts of individuals in times of war.From Personal Accounts, Official Records And Regimental Tradition With Eight Illustrations By Stanley L. Wood. New And Enlarged Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417951125
• ISBN13: 9781417951123
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"