Supreme Courage by General Sir Peter De La Billiere Kcbkbedsomcdl
The most inspiring stories of VC winners since the medal's inception 150 years ago. Features medal-winners from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and Denmark; and updated to include the story of Private Johnson Beharry, who was awarded the VC in March 2005.
It is all the more poignant that these stories are retold here by a man of de la Billiere's stature * DAILY EXPRESS *
Admirable.. will sustain the morale of several nations * SPECTATOR *
SUPREME COURAGE makes a fascinating read for anyone with even the slightest interest in military history. * IRELAND EVENING HERALD *
This is a book that demonstrates in clear, soldierly language, just why, despite out age of rampant iconoclasm, the British armed forces still retain the nation's affection and respect. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *
Admirable.. will sustain the morale of several nations * SPECTATOR *
SUPREME COURAGE makes a fascinating read for anyone with even the slightest interest in military history. * IRELAND EVENING HERALD *
This is a book that demonstrates in clear, soldierly language, just why, despite out age of rampant iconoclasm, the British armed forces still retain the nation's affection and respect. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *
Sir Peter was born in 1934. He lost his father in WW2 and joined the army as a private in 1952, becoming an officer in 1955. In 1956 he joined the SAS. He was made Commander of the British Forces during the first Gulf War and knighted in 1992.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349118987 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349118981 |
| Title | Supreme Courage |
| Author | General Sir Peter De La Billiere Kcbkbedsomcdl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2005-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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