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How I Won The Victoria Cross (1860)

How I Won The Victoria Cross (1860)

Kavanagh, Thomas Henry

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ISBN10: 1165377918
ISBN13: 9781165377916
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How I Won The Victoria Cross is a memoir written by Thomas Henry Kavanagh and published in 1860. The book details Kavanagh's experiences as a soldier in the British Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, specifically his actions during the Siege of Lucknow. Kavanagh was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British military, for his actions during the siege. The memoir provides a firsthand account of the brutal fighting that occurred during the rebellion, including Kavanagh's experiences as a prisoner of war and his eventual escape. It also delves into Kavanagh's personal life, including his upbringing in Ireland and his decision to join the British Army. Overall, How I Won The Victoria Cross offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in British colonial history and provides insight into the experiences of soldiers during the time period.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.

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