{"product_id":"9781775540502_acts-of-valour","title":"Acts of Valour","description":"Profiles in courage - the definitive history of the Victoria Cross and New Zealand, fully updated in this new edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 8pt\"\u003eFor 150 years the highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry has been the Victoria Cross. These are the extraordinary stories of the New Zealand VCs. Since its instigation in 1856 more than 40 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to men whose courage in the face of the enemy was recognised by their comrades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 8pt\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eActs of Valour\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of each one, from the New Zealand Wars to the Second World War and the modern battlefields of Afghanistan in the 21st century. Many more were nominated for a VC than ever received it, with some of those famously declined — Malone of Chunuk Bair, Manahi, Perkins and Stott — igniting controversy that continues today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 8pt\"\u003eThe events, politics and philosophies of this exclusive award are examined by two leading military historians — each story powerful and unique, with compelling accounts of the battles that made our nation and forged our history. Informative, exciting and provocative, \u003cem\u003eActs of Valour\u003c\/em\u003e presents a detailed insight into our military history — and the heroes who walked amongst us, right up to Corporal Willie Apiata, the most recent recipient of the VC, in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 8pt\"\u003eFully revised and updated for the pivotal centennial anniversaries of WWI.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glyn Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46896509452437,"sku":"9781775540502","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9781775540502.jpg?v=1776888427","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9781775540502_acts-of-valour","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}