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
Few stories of martial courage resonate as deeply as those chronicled in They Dared Mightily, the authoritative record of Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross — the highest decorations for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Originally compiled by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton, presents meticulously researched accounts of extraordinary bravery spanning conflicts from the Boer War through to the Vietnam War, drawing on the unparalleled archival resources of the Australian War Memorial. Each entry illustrates the remarkable humanity behind the act of valour, reconstructing the split-second decisions that forever marked these men and women in the annals of Australian military history. The prose is restrained and documentary in its authority, allowing the deeds themselves to speak with thunderous clarity. Published under the aegis of one of the world's most respected military institutions, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for historians, students, and anyone who wishes to understand the true cost — and character — of courage. For those who believe they know what bravery looks like, these pages may well demand a reconsideration.
Author: Lionel Wigmore In Collaboration With Bruce Harding, Revised And Condensed By Jeff Williams And Anthony Staunton
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few stories of martial courage resonate as deeply as those chronicled in They Dared Mightily, the authoritative record of Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross — the highest decorations for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Originally compiled by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton, presents meticulously researched accounts of extraordinary bravery spanning conflicts from the Boer War through to the Vietnam War, drawing on the unparalleled archival resources of the Australian War Memorial. Each entry illustrates the remarkable humanity behind the act of valour, reconstructing the split-second decisions that forever marked these men and women in the annals of Australian military history. The prose is restrained and documentary in its authority, allowing the deeds themselves to speak with thunderous clarity. Published under the aegis of one of the world's most respected military institutions, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for historians, students, and anyone who wishes to understand the true cost — and character — of courage. For those who believe they know what bravery looks like, these pages may well demand a reconsideration.