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Stories of the Victoria Cross

Stories of the Victoria Cross

by Frank MUNDELL (1870 - 1932)

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 exceptional bravery and gallantry of individual soldiers of all ranks whilst under intense conflict. This book, Stories of the Victoria Cross was one in a series of inspirational texts and ‘heroic writings’ by the Victorian author Frank Mundell and published by The Sunday School Union. The stories presented here relate to actual events that occurred in the field of battle around the turn of the last century and the extraordinary efforts of individuals or groups of soldiers when facing life-threatening situations whilst under fire. - Summary by Steve C


A Brave Surgeon

A Desperate Encounter

Breaking the Square

Epigraph

Heroes of Inkerman

Heroes of the Alma

Humane and Brave

In South Africa

Lieutenant Hamilton's Bravery

'Lucknow' Kavanagh

Saving the Colours

Storming of the Inhlobane Mountain

Storming the Gate Pah

Storming the Takoo Forts

The Attack on Morosi's Mountain

The Battle of Abu Klea

The Battle of El Teb

The Battle of Maiwand

The Gallant Nine

The Hero of Kolapore

The Hero of Manipur

The Heroic Defence of Rorke's Drift

The Lady With The lamp

The Noble Six Hundred

The Victoria Cross

Three to One