Gerald Gliddon

For Valour: Canadians and the Victoria Cross in the Great War Gerald Gliddon

Description for Sales People: A collected history of every Canadian soldier awarded the Victoria Cross: their stories, bravery, and sacrifices. Biographical Note: Gerald Gliddon is a notable historian, author, and bookseller specializing in military history. He has written a number of books about the First World War and has coordinated the original VCs of the First World War series. He is the author of "Somme 1916: A Battlefield Companion." He lives in Norfolk, England. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Tells the stories of every Canadian winner of the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth's highest award for gallantry, during the First World War. With a scope that covers the entire global conflict, For Valour follows soldiers from across Canada, all united by valour above and beyond the call of duty.--; Provided by publisher.; Issued also in electronic format. Brief Description: Tells the stories of every Canadian winner of the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth s highest award for gallantry, during the First World War. With a scope that covers the entire global conflict, "For Valour" follows soldiers from across Canada, all united by valour above and beyond the call of duty."

Contributor Bio:  Gliddon, Gerald Gerald Gliddon has written a number of books about the First World War. Among his many titles is "Somme 1916: A Battlefield Companion" (The History Press). He lives in Norfolk. Contributor Bio:  Batchelor, Peter F Peter F. Batchelor is a member of the Western Front Association and Friends of the Great War. He lives in Suffolk. Contributor Bio:  Matson, Christopher Christopher Matson is an author and a member of the Western Front Association and Friends of the Great War. He lives in Suffolk. Contributor Bio:  Cooksley, Peter G Peter G. Cooksley was a training officer in the RAF/ROC and is the author of more than twenty books on aviation subjects. Peter lives in Surrey. Contributor Bio:  Snelling, Stephen Stephen Snelling is a freelance writer and journalist. He has written widely on the World Wars. He lives in Norwich, England.