They Dared Mightily
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the annals of military valour, few accounts match the raw courage chronicled in They Dared Mightily — a landmark compilation documenting the stories of Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross, the highest decorations for bravery in the face of the enemy. Originally authored by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this second edition — revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton — presents an authoritative and deeply moving record of extraordinary heroism spanning multiple theatres of war, from the muddy trenches of the Western Front to the brutal jungles of the Pacific. Each entry details the harrowing circumstances under which these medals were earned, painting vivid portraits of ordinary men thrust into extraordinary moments of mortal danger. The writing is precise yet stirring, balancing historical rigour with a profound respect for the human cost of conflict, firmly establishing this volume as an essential cornerstone of Australian military history. Whether you are a historian, a military enthusiast, or simply someone moved by tales of uncommon courage, this book poses a timeless question: what does it truly take to dare mightily?
Author: Lionel Wigmore
Format: Paperback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the annals of military valour, few accounts match the raw courage chronicled in They Dared Mightily — a landmark compilation documenting the stories of Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross, the highest decorations for bravery in the face of the enemy. Originally authored by Lionel Wigmore in collaboration with Bruce Harding, this second edition — revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton — presents an authoritative and deeply moving record of extraordinary heroism spanning multiple theatres of war, from the muddy trenches of the Western Front to the brutal jungles of the Pacific. Each entry details the harrowing circumstances under which these medals were earned, painting vivid portraits of ordinary men thrust into extraordinary moments of mortal danger. The writing is precise yet stirring, balancing historical rigour with a profound respect for the human cost of conflict, firmly establishing this volume as an essential cornerstone of Australian military history. Whether you are a historian, a military enthusiast, or simply someone moved by tales of uncommon courage, this book poses a timeless question: what does it truly take to dare mightily?