Stories of the Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military award for British and Commonwealth armed forces, instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856. This podcast presents stories from a book by Frank Mundell, detailing acts of gallantry and valour during battles around the turn of the last century. Each episode recounts the extraordinary efforts of soldiers facing life-threatening situations under fire.
Episodes
Stories of the Victoria Cross - Frank Mundell
The Victoria Cross is the highest military award that can be made to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for acts of gallantry and valour “in the face of the enemy”. The medal was instituted by Royal Warrant in 1856 by Queen Victoria, who had taken an active interest in the reports and despatches during the battles of the Crimean War; especially the details describing the exceptio
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