The year 2006 marks the 150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross, the pre-eminent British award for gallantry. The author concentrates on the ... » 

The year 2006 marks the 150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross, the pre-eminent British award for gallantry. The author concentrates on the story behind the VC's origins and relates the often extraordinary record of official interference in the award of this decoration throughout its history. «