Supreme Courage : Heroic stories from 150 Years of the Victoria Cross Paperback / softback
by General Sir Peter, KCB,KBE,DSO,MC,DL de la Billiere
Paperback / softback
Description
Since 1854 the Victoria Cross has been the highest award for gallantry in the British Armed Forces.
It bears the simple legend 'For Valour', but behind it are thrilling and ultimately humbling tales of unimaginable bravery.
SUPREME COURAGE tells the tales of some of those who have won the medal, bringing this badge of honour alive with breath-taking accounts of courage in action.
Visiting battle-scenes across the globe, peppering his accounts with letters and first-hand accounts, Sir Peter de la Billière uncovers not just heroism but the hearts and minds of men.
With his accounts of Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Indians and the Gurkhas, Sir Peter de la Billière does more than accompany the man into battle.
He reveals their backgrounds, the climate of their times, what it was that drove them on, and the price of fame - the burden of expectation in civilian life that accompanied more than one recipient to a pauper's grave. Extraordinary and intensely moving, SUPREME COURAGE is a thrilling addition to the literature of war, and a unique and magnificent monument to heroism.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:400 pages, Section: 16, b/w
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:01/09/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780349118987
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:400 pages, Section: 16, b/w
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:01/09/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780349118987
