Symbol of Courage: The Men Behind the Medal
by Arthur, Max
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- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 0330491334
- ISBN 13
- 9780330491334
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Pan Books, London, 2005. Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 690 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Pages lightly tanned throughout. Edges browned slightly. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. "The Victoria Cross" can only be awarded for 'most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.' It has been awarded only 1,354 times since 1856, the majority going to British and Commonwealth troops. "Symbol of Courage" vividly brings the story of the medal to life, giving a narrative history from the Crimean War to the recent war in Afghanistan. It includes many first-hand accounts of individual acts of bravery and describes what happened to the VC holders, some of whom found 'it was harder wearing the medal than winning it'. It also gives a complete listing of every VC holder with details of the action in which they won the medal. Written by acclaimed military historian Max Arthur, this is a fascinating and comprehensive study that will appeal to everyone who is interested in military history. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Military & Warfare; Britain/UK; History. ISBN: 0330491334. ISBN/EAN: 9780330491334. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 8996. . 9780330491334
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- Bookseller
- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8996
- Title
- Symbol of Courage: The Men Behind the Medal
- Author
- Arthur, Max
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0330491334
- ISBN 13
- 9780330491334
- Publisher
- Pan Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- BZDB137 military, victoria cross, british empire, commonwealth, valour, bravery, history, Military & Warfare; Britain/UK; History. ISBN: 0330491334 EAN: 9780330491334 Arthur, Max Symbol of Courage: The Men Behind the Medal
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