George Cross heroes
Ashcroft, Michael A.2010
Book
On 23 September 1940, as a response to the changing nature of conflict that the Second World War had brought about, George VI announced the creation of the George Cross. Michael Ashcroft tells the stories of all 161 recipients of the George Cross since 1940, allowing us to remember those who have risked their lives for the sake of others.
Main title:
George Cross heroes / Michael Ashcroft ; foreword by Christina Schmid.
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Imprint:
London : Headline Review, 2010.
Collation:
xix, 389 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
TV tie-in.
ISBN:
9780755360826 (hbk)
Dewey class:
920.009045A920.009045ASH929.8141
Language:
English
BRN:
285563