A Set of 4 Books on the Prestigious Award ‘The Victoria Cross’. BO 431. A Set of 4 Books on the Prestigious Award ‘The Victoria Cross’. BO 431. Books

Book 1: ‘For Valour’ The Air V.C.s by Chaz Bowyer. Since its inception on 19856, the Victoria Cross-which takes precedence over all other awards, decorations and honours within the British Commonwealth has been awarded on 1350 occasions. Of these just 51 have been conferred on Airman. Here for the first time, are the complete and accurate biographies of each of the 52 men. Hardback with cover, 548 illustrated pages. Book 2: V.C.s of the Somme-a Biographical Portrait by Gerald Gliddon. The battle of the Somme lasted from July 1st until November 18th 1916 and has gone down in history as one of the more emotive of the 1st World War battles, together with Gallipoli and Passschendaele. This book is a biographical portrait of the men in these battles that received the award. Hardback with cover 210 illustrated pages. Book 3: The Register of the Victoria Cross by This England books. Over the years many books have been written on the exploits of those whose bravery in action has earned the V.C, but never before have these been listed alphabetically, until now. Hardback with dust cover, 305 illustrated pages. Book 4: The Victoria Cross 1856-1920 edited by Sir O’Moore Creagh, V.C., G.C.B., G.C.S.I. and E.M. Humphris. A complete record of the recipients of the Victoria Cross from its institution in 1856, to the 29th October 1920, with descriptions of the deeds and services for which the award was given, and with many biographical and other details. Hardback with dust cover and 315 pages with 722 illustrations. The price for all of these books includes UK delivery. BO 431.