For Valour

Name: For Valour
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781742235424
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Australians Awarded the Victoria Cross

By Craig Blanch and Aaron Pegram

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For Valour by Craig Blanch and Aaron Pegram explores the stories of Australians who have received the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour for gallantry. The book delves into the personal histories, military service, and heroic acts of these remarkable individuals. Through in-depth research and vivid storytelling, it brings to life the courage and sacrifice of those who went above and beyond in times of war.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by heroic acts and the stories of individuals who demonstrated exceptional bravery during significant military events. It offers well-researched insights into the lives and actions of those who received the highest military honours, providing a vivid portrayal of courage and sacrifice in times of war.

For Valour

**2019 Nib Military History Prize Finalist** For Valour

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2019 Nib Military History Prize Finalist

For Valour tells the remarkable stories of the 100 Australians who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional acts of bravery and self-sacrifice in battle. From Captain Neville Howse of the New South Wales Army Medical Corps in 1900 to Corporal Cameron Baird of the 2nd Commando Regiment in 2013, heroic actions in the Boer War appear alongside those from the First World War, North Russia, the Second World War, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Vivid descriptions of events on the battlefield are matched with biographical profiles of each of the recipients to provide insights into their lives outside wartime service.

With a foreword from Daniel Keighran VC, new archival research, and striking photographs and artworks from the Australian War Memorial, For Valour commemorates the servicemen who have been awarded the military's highest honour.

For Valour commemorates the extraordinary actions and character that the Victoria Cross honours. Vital leadership in times of mortal danger. Rescuing comrades at the risk of one's own life. Standing fast against overwhelming odds. - Dame Quentin Bryce

Fine writing and a fitting tribute. - Good Weekend Magazine

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For Valour is celebrated for highlighting the remarkable bravery and leadership recognised by the Victoria Cross. The book honours acts of extraordinary courage, such as rescuing comrades amid great peril and steadfastness against overwhelming odds, serving as a source of inspiration and hope.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742235424

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 2440g

Pages: 512

Collections

Aaron Pegram Australian & Pacific History Craig Blanch History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Aaron Pegram is a senior historian in the Military History Section at the Australian War Memorial. He is an authority on the First World War and has worked on a number of major exhibitions, been the tour leader and historical guide for battlefield tours to the Western Front, and published widely on Australian military history. He has a BA (Hons) from Charles Sturt University and a PhD from the Australian National University.

Craig Blanch, an Honours graduate from Wollongong University, is a curator at the Australian War Memorial, and one of the organisation’s foremost authorities on the Victoria Cross. He worked on the redevelopment of the Hall of Valour in 2010 and works closely with the Memorial’s Victoria Cross collection.