They Dared Mightily
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the annals of extraordinary courage under fire, They Dared Mightily stands as one of Australia's most celebrated and enduring records of battlefield valour. Originally compiled by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this meticulously researched volume chronicles the acts of supreme bravery that earned Australian servicemen and women the Victoria Cross and George Cross — the highest honours bestowed upon those who faced mortal danger with unwavering resolve. The second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton, brings renewed clarity and scholarly rigour to these gripping accounts, drawing on updated research and archival sources to present these stories with fresh authority. Beyond the individual acts of heroism, They Dared Mightily illuminates the broader spirit of the Australian fighting tradition — a legacy forged across the battlefields of two World Wars, Korea, and beyond. Each citation is more than a record of bravery; it is a window into the human capacity for selflessness, sacrifice, and leadership in the face of overwhelming odds. Staunton and Williams honour Wigmore's original vision while ensuring its relevance for a new generation of readers, making this essential reading for anyone captivated by the question: what does it truly take to dare mightily?
Author: Lionel Wigmore
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the annals of extraordinary courage under fire, They Dared Mightily stands as one of Australia's most celebrated and enduring records of battlefield valour. Originally compiled by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this meticulously researched volume chronicles the acts of supreme bravery that earned Australian servicemen and women the Victoria Cross and George Cross — the highest honours bestowed upon those who faced mortal danger with unwavering resolve. The second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton, brings renewed clarity and scholarly rigour to these gripping accounts, drawing on updated research and archival sources to present these stories with fresh authority. Beyond the individual acts of heroism, They Dared Mightily illuminates the broader spirit of the Australian fighting tradition — a legacy forged across the battlefields of two World Wars, Korea, and beyond. Each citation is more than a record of bravery; it is a window into the human capacity for selflessness, sacrifice, and leadership in the face of overwhelming odds. Staunton and Williams honour Wigmore's original vision while ensuring its relevance for a new generation of readers, making this essential reading for anyone captivated by the question: what does it truly take to dare mightily?