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Awards of the George Cross 1940-2009 - Couverture souple

Turner, John Frayn

 
9781848842007: Awards of the George Cross 1940-2009

Synopsis

In 1940, King George VI, deeply impressed with the heroism of servicemen out of the front line and civilians non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal, rescues after air raids, instituted the George Cross for 'For Gallantry' away from the heat of actual battle.In 1942 the GC was awarded to Island of Malta. Among the many inspiring stories, many posthumous, are those to Violette Szabo and Forest Yeo-Thomas of SOE. This inspiring book is the only one to describe the deeds of all recipients of the George Cross right up to the present day.

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À propos de l'auteur

John Frayn Turner is a distinguished author, biographer and military historian. His many published works include the biography of Sir Douglas Bader, VCs of the Second World War (Pen and Sword 2004), Invasion 44 and Heroic Flights.

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