• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
How I Won The Victoria Cross (1860)

How I Won The Victoria Cross (1860)

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesSelf-Help

ISBN10: 1104093790
ISBN13: 9781104093792
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 16 2009
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How I Won The Victoria Cross is a memoir written by Thomas Henry Kavanagh, first published in 1860. The book details Kavanagh's experiences as a soldier in the British Army during the Crimean War, where he was awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. Kavanagh recounts his early life and military training, before delving into the battles he fought in the Crimean War, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Battle of Inkerman. He describes the brutal conditions of war, the bravery of his fellow soldiers, and the horrors of battle. The book also includes Kavanagh's personal reflections on the nature of courage and leadership, as well as his thoughts on the importance of the Victoria Cross as a symbol of valour and sacrifice. Overall, How I Won The Victoria Cross is a gripping and personal account of one soldier's experiences in war, and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies