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_aHaydon, A. L. _q(Arthur Lincoln), _d1872-1964 |
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_aThe Book of the V.C. : _bA record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-08-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Book of the V.C." by A. L. Haydon is a historical account written in the early 20th century, focusing on the valorous deeds recognized by the Victoria Cross, a military honor bestowed for exceptional bravery. The book provides a record of the acts of heroism that warranted the decoration from its inception in 1857 to when the author was writing, illustrating the democratic spirit of this prestigious award which can be won by any rank, including common soldiers and sailors. The opening of the book outlines the origins of the Victoria Cross, highlighting its establishment due to the remarkable acts of valor performed during the Crimean War. It discusses the first presentation ceremony held in Hyde Park, London, where Queen Victoria awarded the medals to 62 heroes—a moment celebrated for its significance in honoring bravery in the armed forces. The text sets the stage for detailed accounts of various recipients' exploits across different conflicts, emphasizing not only physical bravery but the moral courage of those who served, some of whom were tragically overlooked despite their extraordinary service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History, Military | ||
| 653 | _aVictoria Cross | ||
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