Author: TURNER, JOHN FRAYN
Title: Vcs of the Second World War
Description: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Pen and Sword. 2004, First Edition. (ISBN: 1844150674). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. x + 309 pages. 55 illustrations. This is the first book to contain the true story of every single recipient of the Victoria Cross during the period 1939-1945. During these six years of continuous conflict world-wide only a total of 182 medals, each inscribed with the simple words 'For Valour', were granted; 23 for action at sea. 32 to airmen and 127 for courage on land. Tragically many of the individuals concerned never lived to learn of the accolade granted to them. B2E. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: World War II, Victoria Cross, Military History 1844150674


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