1914 (VCs of the First World War)

Gliddon, Gerald

ISBN 10: 0750905654 / ISBN 13: 9780750905657

Published by Alan Sutton Publishing, Limited, Stroud, Gloucestershire, 1994

About this Item

0750905654 212pp. The text is accompanied by both b/w illustrations & maps. One board corner has been bumped with a light bump to another. Slight bump to the head & tail of the spine. Slight spine lean. Fresh & clean. A very good book. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped, though has slight shelf wear. A bright, fresh wrapper. No niks or tears. A lovely copy. Shipping from the UK. Bookseller Inventory # 218653

Bibliographic Details

Title: 1914 (VCs of the First World War)

Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing, Limited, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Black Boards

Book Condition:Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus

Edition: Reprint.

About this title

Synopsis:

During the opening four months of the First World War no fewer than 46 soldiers from the British and Commonwealth armies were awarded Britain's highest award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross. In a series of mini-biographies, Gerald Gliddon examines the men and the dramatic events that led to the award of this most coveted of medals. These men were "ordinary" soldiers from widely differing social backgrounds, who all acted above and beyond the call of duty. Each story is told chronologically and offers a fresh perspective on the opening stages of the "war to end wars."

About the Author:

Gerald Gliddon is a notable historian and author, who is also a bookseller specializing in military history. He has written a number of books about the First World War and has co-ordinated the VCs series. Among his many titles is Somme 1916: A Battlefield Guide.