The Victoria Cross is Britain and the Commonwealth's most prestigious gallantry medal for courage in the face of the enemy and has been bestowed upon 1,355 individuals since its creation during the Crimean War. Featuring fifty-eight action-packed stories of courageous soldiers, sailors, and airmen from a range of global conflicts including the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58, the Second Anglo-BoerWar of 1899-1902, and the First and Second World Wars, this book is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and a worthy tribute to the servicemen who earned the Victoria Cross.

Lord Ashcroft KCMG, PC is an international businessman, author, and philanthropist.