Yorkshire Vcs
Yorkshire Vcs by Alan Whitworth, published by Pen & Sword Books Limited on December 5, 2024, offers a detailed exploration of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award for bravery. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the history of the medal, which has been awarded since the Crimean War, highlighting the remarkable achievements of 69 recipients from Yorkshire.
In this comprehensive account, Whitworth meticulously details the exploits and lives of these heroes, providing readers with a thorough understanding of their bravery and sacrifices. The work serves as both a historical study and a reference resource, making it suitable for those interested in military history and the significance of the Victoria Cross. Through this examination, readers will gain insight into the contributions of Yorkshiremen to British military history, framed within the broader context of European history.
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Today the Victoria Cross remains the supreme British award for bravery. It takes precedence over all other awards and decorations. During its 160-year history, since the first of these medals were given for gallantry during the Crimean War in the 1850s, 1,357 have been won, and no less than 69 of them have gone to Yorkshiremen. Alan Whitworth, in this carefully researched and revealing account, describes in graphic detail the exploits and the lives of this elite group of heroes.
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