Canberra: Australian War Memorial, Date: 1986. 2nd (revised & condensed) ed.. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, faint foxing edges, top spine little bumped, last page partly attached inside rear cover, top edge partly uncut (minor tearing when opened), minor edgewear. 191 pp. Full biographies of all Australians who have won the Victoria Cross, the supreme decoration for gallantry in battle awarded to Commonwealth forces. Since the book's first publication, four more Australians have been given the famous decoration during the Vietnam war. In this new edition, the stories of these 96 men have been completely revised to include the latest research and each entry contains a full account of the action which led to the award. The book has an introduction on the history of the Victoria Cross itself, and two appendices, one on Victoria Cross winners who did not serve with Australian units but yet had connections with Australia, and another on winners of the George Cross. (Originally published, 1963, edited by Wigmore and Harding.). 1986. Australian War Memorial ISBN 0642994714 9780642994714 [AU]

Australian War Memorial. Near Fine. Date: 1986. Paperback. 0642994714 . Binding tight. Pages unmarked and barely aged. Cover has only minor wear to edges, and otherwise fine. ; 8.4 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches . 1986. Australian War Memorial ISBN 0642994714 9780642994714 [US]

Australian War Memorial, Date: 1986-01-01. Second Edition Revised & Condens. Paperback. Very Good. Australian War Memorial, Canberra [Published Date: 1986]. Soft cover, 191 pp. Second edition, revised and condensed. In very good condition. Glossy illustrated paper covers have light bumping to edges and corners and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Black and white photos throughout. [From back cover] THEY DARED MIGHTILY, originally published in 1963, has long been considered a classic reference work of Australian military history. It contains full biographies of all Australians who have won the Victoria Cross, the supreme decoration for gallantly in battle awarded to Commonwealth forces. Since the book’s first publication, this famous decoration has been won by four more Australians during the Vietnam war. In this new edition, the stories of these ninety-six men have been completely revised to include the latest research and each entry contains a full account of the action which led to the award. The book contains an introduction on the history of the Victoria Cross itself, and two appendices, one on Victoria Cross winners who did not serve with Australian units but yet had connections with this country, and another on winners of the George Cross. These dramatic stories will arouse both admiration for the courage of these gallant men, and pity for the enormous sacrifice required by ...

Canberra: Australian War Memorial, Date: 1986. Second Edition. Trade paperback. Very good. Numerous textual photographs. Canberra: Australian War Memorial, 1986. Second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton. Original paper wrappers. A crisp and clean copy. 1986. Australian War Memorial ISBN 0642994714 9780642994714 [US]

ISBN10: 0642994714, ISBN13: 9780642994714, [publisher: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT, Australia] Softcover 191 pages, black and white illustrations. Second edition, revised and condensed by Jeff Williams and Anthony Staunton. A classic reference work of Australian military history; it contains full biographies of all Australians who have won the Victoria Cross.
[Clare, Sudbury, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1986]