Awarded for Valour

A History of the Victoria Cross and the Evolution of British Heroism

By:

M. Smith

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Studies in Military and Strategic History

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Based on primary source research, this is the most comprehensive history of the Victoria Cross available, tracing the evolution of the award from its inception in 1856 to the most recent bestowals. The study also examines the evolution of the concept of heroism and how the definition of heroism changed along with the nature of warfare.

Author Biography:

MELVIN CHARLES SMITH has taught at a variety of institutions, holding appointments at West Carolina University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, the United States Millitary Academy at West Point, and Texas A&M International University. He is currently in a tenure-track position with the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, USA.

Release date NZ

January 1st, 2008

Author

M. Smith

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

1st ed. 2008

Illustrations

VII, 281 p.

Pages

281

Series

Studies in Military and Strategic History

ISBN-13

9781349361366

Product ID

25600030

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