The Story of Gurkha VCs (Paperback)


The Victoria Cross is a decoration awarded to 'those officers and men who have served us in the presence of the enemy and shall then have performed some signal act of valour and devotion to their country.' The first VC awarded to a Gurkha was as a result of the 'most conspicuous bravery' in 1915 in France during the Great War. In all, the Gurkha Brigade has won a total of 26 Victoria Crosses, each with a unique tale of courage and devotion beyond the call of duty. This is their story.

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The Victoria Cross is a decoration awarded to 'those officers and men who have served us in the presence of the enemy and shall then have performed some signal act of valour and devotion to their country.' The first VC awarded to a Gurkha was as a result of the 'most conspicuous bravery' in 1915 in France during the Great War. In all, the Gurkha Brigade has won a total of 26 Victoria Crosses, each with a unique tale of courage and devotion beyond the call of duty. This is their story.

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Imprint

FireStep Press

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

June 2013

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Dimensions

209 x 296 x 4mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

96

ISBN-13

978-1-908487-33-9

Barcode

9781908487339

Categories

LSN

1-908487-33-X



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