Chavasse: Double VC

Double VC, The Highly Acclaimed Biography of the Only Man to Win Two victoria Crosses During The great War

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The full story of Noel Godfrey Chavasse, the only man to be awarded the VC twice during WW1 Many heroes emerged during the WW1, one in particular was Noel Godfrey Chavasse who was twice awarded the VC during WW1. The author has used his letters from the Front and the Chavasse family correspondence, photographs and other documents. He presents a study of a man who stands out for his simple courage and duty. Acknowledgements vi Foreword by the Bishop of Liverpool ix 1. Beginnings 1 2. Liverpool 12 3. Return to Oxford 24 4. Dr Chavasse 44 5. For King and Country 56 6. Marching Away to War 68 7. From Kemmel to Ypres 82 8. In the Salient 98 9. Hooge 112 10. A Family Affair 134 11. The Road to Guillemont 150 12. For Valour 165 13. The Salient Again 179 14. Passchendaele 189 15. 'This Devoted and Gallant Officer...' 205 16. Epilogue 222 Appendix: Liverpool Scottish Movements, 1914-19 229 Select Bibliography 234 Sources and References 235 Index 255
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Clayton, Ann
Titel
Chavasse: Double VC
Uitgever
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Jaar
2006
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
272
Gewicht
454 gr
EAN
9781844155118
Afmetingen
229 x 152 x 25 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback / softback

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