VCs of the First World War: 1914 - Softcover

Gliddon, Gerald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752459082 ISBN 13: 9780752459080

Publisher: The History Press, 2011

Synopsis

During the opening four months of the First World War no fewer than 46 soldiers from the British and Commonwealth armies were awarded Britain's highest award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross. In a series of mini-biographies, Gerald Gliddon examines the men and the dramatic events that led to the award of this most coveted of medals. These men were "ordinary" soldiers from widely differing social backgrounds, who all acted above and beyond the call of duty. Each story is told chronologically and offers a fresh perspective on the opening stages of the "war to end wars."

About this title

About the Author:

Gerald Gliddon is a notable historian and author, who is also a bookseller specializing in military history. He has written a number of books about the First World War and has co-ordinated the VCs series. Among his many titles is Somme 1916: A Battlefield Guide.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0752459082
• ISBN 13: 9780752459080
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288