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Victoria Crosses on the Western Front
Year: 2014
Pages: 891
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The book "Victoria Crosses on the Western Front" by Richard Van Emden tells the story of the bravest soldiers who were awarded the highest military honor in the British Army during World War I - the Victoria Cross. The author delves into the stories of these heroic men, exploring their backgrounds, motivations, and actions that led them to receive this prestigious award. Through extensive research and interviews with the veterans themselves, Van Emden paints a vivid picture of the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by these soldiers. He also highlights the impact of the Victoria Cross on the soldiers' lives and how it affected their families back home. The book begins with an introduction to the Victoria Cross and its history, followed by a detailed account of each of the 24 soldiers who received the award. Each chapter focuses on one soldier's story, providing insight into their personal struggles and triumphs during the war. The author also explores the wider context of the conflict, including the political and social factors that led to the outbreak of war.
Книга Ричарда Ван Эмдена «Кресты Виктории на Западном фронте» рассказывает о самых храбрых солдатах, удостоенных высшей воинской чести в британской армии во время Первой мировой войны - Креста Виктории. Автор углубляется в истории этих героических мужчин, исследуя их прошлое, мотивы и действия, которые привели их к получению этой престижной награды. Благодаря обширным исследованиям и интервью с самими ветеранами Ван Эмден рисует яркую картину ужасов войны и жертв, принесенных этими солдатами. Он также подчеркивает влияние креста Виктории на жизнь солдат и то, как это повлияло на их семьи дома. Книга начинается с введения в крест Виктории и его историю, за которым следует подробный отчёт о каждом из 24 солдат, получивших награду. Каждая глава посвящена истории одного солдата, давая представление об их личной борьбе и победах во время войны. Автор также исследует более широкий контекст конфликта, включая политические и социальные факторы, которые привели к началу войны.
Il libro di Richard Van Emden, « croci di Victoria sul fronte occidentale», parla dei più coraggiosi soldati onorati nell'esercito britannico durante la Prima Guerra Mondiale, la Croce di Vittoria. L'autore approfondisce la storia di questi eroici uomini, esplorando il loro passato, le motivazioni e le azioni che li hanno portati a ricevere questo prestigioso premio. Grazie a un'ampia ricerca e a un'intervista con i veterani, Van Emden dipinge un quadro vivace degli orrori della guerra e dei sacrifici fatti da questi soldati. Sottolinea anche l'impatto della croce di Victoria sulla vita dei soldati e come ha influenzato le loro famiglie a casa. Il libro inizia con l'introduzione nella croce di Victoria e la sua storia, seguita da un rapporto dettagliato su ciascuno dei 24 soldati che hanno ricevuto il premio. Ogni capitolo è dedicato alla storia di un soldato, dando un'idea della loro lotta personale e delle loro vittorie durante la guerra. L'autore esplora anche il contesto più ampio del conflitto, compresi i fattori politici e sociali che hanno portato allo scoppio della guerra.
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