The Story of Gurkha VCs by Maurice Biggs
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest decoration that a soldier can hope to earn from service to the Crown. Traditionally, it is awarded to those officers and men who have served us in the presence of the enemy and shall then have performed some signal act of valor or devotion to their country. It remains one of the most desirable awards for British soldiers. Though Brigade of Gurkhas became part of the British Army in 1856, member of the elite British military regiment were not eligible to receive a VC until 1911. Since then, the Gurkhas have earned an impressive twenty-six Victoria Crosses. This long-awaited book gathers together the unique tales of courage and devotion that earned those twenty-six Victoria Crosses, each one more fascinating than the last.
Museum, The Gurkha: - The Gurkha Museum is a memorial to Gurkha service to the Crown from 1815 to the present day and covers battles and campaigns, culture, religion, and the social structure of the Gurkha Brigade.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781908487339 |
| ISBN 10 | 190848733X |
| Title | The Story of Gurkha VCs |
| Author | Maurice Biggs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2013-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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