VALIANT HEARTS; Atlantic Canada and the Victoria Cross

pict. paper wraps, 276 pages, illustrated,3pp bibliography, index, foreword by Major-General Lewis MacKenzie. Since the inauguration of the Victoria Cross in 1856 twenty-one men with ties to Atlantic Canada have received the VC. The British Commonwealth's highest award for bravery in battle. Size: 8 Vo.,

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Valiant Hearts chronicles the stories of inspiration and courage shown by men in wartime, stretching from the Crimean War (1854-1856) to World War Two, telling the life stories of the gallant men from Atlantic Canada who won that most coveted of bravery awards- the Victoria Cross.

The twenty men profiled in this book all have strong connections to Atlantic Canada (11 of them were born in the region; 9 have other ties to the region, having either lived or served here). With a focus on historical accuracy, this book tells the stories of these courageous men by filling in the details of their lives before and, for those who survived, after winning the VC, with attention to the specific events that led to their recognition as heroes.
No comparable book has ever been written. Most books about Canadian Victoria Cross winners cover the entire country and were published some time ago. Most of the previously published books contain little more than citations for the awards or excerpts from them, with only the briefest of personal details. This book is particular to the Atlantic region, and is detailed, personal and informative as well as being carefully written.

Product Info

ISBN: 1551095483

ISBN-13: 9781551095486

Publisher: Nimbus Pub.

Year: 2005

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

Signed

Seller Info

HarryEBagleyBooks

Address: P.O. Box 691 Fredericton, New Brunswick

Website: https://www.bagbooks.com

Country: Canada