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    The Book of the V.C: A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time
    The Book of the V.C: A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time
    The Book of the V.C: A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time
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    The Book of the V.C: A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

    By A. L. Haydon

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    DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Book of the V.C" (A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time) by A. L. Haydon. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateSep 4, 2022
    ISBN8596547232704
    The Book of the V.C: A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

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