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  In the Face of the Enemy: The Complete History of the Victoria Cross and New Zealand (Paperback) By (author) Glyn Harper, By (author) Colin Richardson

  

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  Short Description for In the Face of the EnemyThe highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry is the Victoria Cross. This book examines the history of the award, presenting the stories of those New Zealanders who have won it. It also covers some of the controversies and political machinations surrounding those whose nominations have been declined.
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  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
  • Published: 01 April 2007
  • Format: Paperback 384 pages
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  • Categories: Uniforms & Insignia | Australasian & Pacific History | Military History
  • ISBN 13: 9781869506506 ISBN 10: 1869506502
  • Sales rank: 507,787

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• The highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry is the Victoria Cross and this book examines the history of the award telling the stories of those New Zealanders (or those with strong New Zealand associations) who have won it. This includes awards made to British soldiers serving in New Zealand during the New Zealand Wars the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars. (No New Zealander has been awarded a VC since 1943.) Also covered are some of the controversies and political machinations surrounding those whose nominations have been declined Manahi Stott Simpson and Malone. An extraordinary collection of individuals and their courageous exploits is the outstanding result. Informative exciting and provocative In the Face of the Enemy is a riveting and valuable addition to our military list by two highly respected military historians. Each story is powerful and unique and provides fascinating insight into the battles that forged the Anzac identity.