Stories of the Victoria Cross


Stories of the Victoria Cross
Share:
Author: Frank Mundell
Language: English
Viewed: 349
Android app: Add to Android app

Listen audiobook

Description Stories of the Victoria Cross


The Victoria Cross is the highest military award that can be made to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for acts of gallantry and valour “in the face of the enemy”.The medal was instituted by Royal Warrant in 1856 by Queen Victoria, who had taken an active interest in the reports and despatches during the battles of the Crimean War; especially the details describing the exceptional bravery and gallantry of individual soldiers of all ranks whilst under intense conflict. This book, Stories of the Victoria Cross was one in a series of inspirational texts and ‘heroic writings’ by the Victorian author Frank Mundell and published by The Sunday School Union. The stories presented here relate to actual events that occurred in the field of battle around the turn of the last century and the extraordinary efforts of individuals or groups of soldiers when facing life-threatening situations whilst under fire. - Summary by Steve C

Stream audiobook and download chapters


Comments

    No results found.
Free public domain audiobooks LibriVox