Scotland's Forgotten Valour - Softcover

Ross, Graham

 
9781899272006: Scotland's Forgotten Valour

Inhaltsangabe

An anthology of the personal stories of the Scottish-born soldiers who have received the Victoria Cross since it was first established in 1856. This book studies the history of the Victoria Cross from the Scottish perspective. The medal has been awarded for acts of extreme gallantry, irrespective of rank or status. Within the last 300 years, the Scots have played a role in every major campaign of the British Army. Of the first ten VCs awarded, five have been awarded to Scots soldiers.

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An anthology of the personal stories of the Scottish-born soldiers who have received the Victoria Cross since it was first established in 1856. This book studies the history of the Victoria Cross from the Scottish perspective. The medal has been awarded for acts of extreme gallantry, irrespective of rank or status. Within the last 300 years, the Scots have played a role in every major campaign of the British Army. Of the first ten VCs awarded, five have been awarded to Scots soldiers.

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