Book description
This ebook edition contains the full text version as per the book.
Doesn't include original photographic and illustrated material. This
book tells the stories of forty heroes, all awarded bravery medals for
their conduct during Special Forces missions over the last 150 years.
Often covert hit-and-run operations involving very small numbers of
highly skilled men, those who partake in these missions know that their
goals involve a high level of risk. They are men who would die for their
country, no questions asked. With many incredible stories, particularly
from the Second World War, including the Cockleshell Heroes, and other
conflicts from the twentieth century, such as the Iranian Embassy siege,
this collection of real-life action adventure brings the bravery of
Britain's heroes to life. Every medal in Lord Ashcroft's extensive
collection tells a story and these are some of the most thrilling.
Lord Ashcroft, KCMG, is an international businessman, author and
philanthropist. He has a life-long interest in bravery and gallantry
medals. His collection of Victoria Crosses - the largest in the world -
and George Crosses can be seen in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, alongside
other similar decorations owned by, or in the care of, the Imperial War
Museum in London. He is also a Trustee of the Imperial War Museum
Foundation Ltd, Vice Patron of the Intelligence Corps Museum and a
principal benefactor to the Bomber Command Memorial, donating £1
million to the cause. Heroes of the Skies is Lord Ashcroft's eighth
book, and the fourth in his widely acclaimed 'heroes' series, which tell
the stories of acts of bravery that have inspired him. The author's
royalties from each of his books on gallantry have been donated to
military charities.
