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Bravest: How Some of Australia's Greatest War Heroes Won Their Medals
Robert Macklin
Published by Allen & Unwin, 2008
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Synopsis: The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valor that can be won by an Australian; just 96 Australians have been awarded the VC in conflicts from the Boer War to the Vietnam War. And only 14 Australians have been awarded the George Cross, the ultimate medal for heroism away from active combat, since its inception in 1940. But what is it that makes these remarkable soldiers risk everything in defense of their country and their mates? Noted biographer Robert Macklin tells the inspirational story of 15 Australian recipients of the Victoria and George Crosses, from Neville Howse in South Africa in 1900 to the heroes of the Great War such as Albert Jacka, "Diver" Derrick in World War II, and Keith Payne in Vietnam in 1969.
About the Author: Robert Macklin is a journalist and author who has written a number of books including The Man Who Died Twice, Backs to the Wall, and Fire In The Blood.
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Title: Bravest: How Some of Australia's Greatest ...
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good