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Valiant Hearts

Valiant Hearts

Atlantic Canada and the Victoria

by John Boileau
Paperback
Publication Date: 27/10/2005

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Valiant Hearts chronicles the stories of inspiration and courage shown by men in wartime, stretching from the Crimean War (1854-1856) to World War Two, telling the life stories of the gallant men from Atlantic Canada who won that most coveted of bravery awards- the Victoria Cross.

The twenty men profiled in this book all have strong connections to Atlantic Canada (11 of them were born in the region; 9 have other ties to the region, having either lived or served here). With a focus on historical accuracy, this book tells the stories of these courageous men by filling in the details of their lives before and, for those who survived, after winning the VC, with attention to the specific events that led to their recognition as heroes.
No comparable book has ever been written. Most books about Canadian Victoria Cross winners cover the entire country and were published some time ago. Most of the previously published books contain little more than citations for the awards or excerpts from them, with only the briefest of personal details. This book is particular to the Atlantic region, and is detailed, personal and informative as well as being carefully written.
ISBN:
9781551095486
9781551095486
Category:
Biography: historical
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
27-10-2005
Language:
English
Publisher:
Nimbus Publishing, Limited
Country of origin:
Canada
Dimensions (mm):
228.6x158.75x19.05mm
Weight:
0.48kg

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