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Halliday, Hugh A. (Hugh Alan), 1940-
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Victoria Cross.
Decorations of honor.
Military decorations.
Canada -- History, Military.
United States -- History, Military.
Australia -- History, Military.
Great Britain -- History, Military.
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Halliday, Hugh A. (Hugh Alan), 1940-
Victoria Cross.
Decorations of honor.
Military decorations.
Canada -- History, Military.
United States -- History, Military.
Australia -- History, Military.
Great Britain -- History, Military.
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Valour reconsidered : inquiries into the Victoria Cross and other awards for extreme bravery / Hugh A. Halliday.
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Halliday, Hugh A. (Hugh Alan), 1940-
Robin Brass Studio, c2006.
Call #:
355
.1342
H188v
Subjects
Victoria Cross.
Decorations of honor.
Military decorations.
Canada -- History, Military.
United States -- History, Military.
Australia -- History, Military.
Great Britain -- History, Military.
ISBN:
9781896941479
1896941478
Description:
x, 245 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-238) and index.
Summary:
"The Victoria Cross is the most famous decoration for bravery in the world, its prestige rivalled only by the Medal of Honor. Other awards recognize courage in dangerous (but not combat) circumstances, among them the George Cross and Canada's Cross of Valour. But how is bravery measured? Is valour "in the presence of an enemy" more deserving than valour away from combat? Do all brave persons receive the honours they deserve? Where does "duty" end and "above the call of duty" begin? Has courage sometimes been confused with recklessness? Valour Reconsidered examines recommendations for VCs and similar awards, asking why some were approved and some not. It explores factors such as service politics, evolving perceptions "extreme danger" and the role of personalities who sponsored or opposed recommendations."--From Publisher.
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