They Dared Mightily

Biographical accounts of the twelve Australian recipients of the Victoria Cross , written with Wigmore's characteristic clarity and respect. Profiles each VC winner's actions, background, and the circumstances of their award, forming a cornerstone volume in Australia's official war-history tradition. Hardboard covers with gilt text to front cover and spine. Front cover has "splash" stains. Pages are clean and tight, no foxing, no inscriptions or prior names. Pg 98 / 99 has a tanned area from prior bookmark storage.