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The author is the founder of the Victoria Cross Society, so he has a specific interest in this subject area. In this capacity, he has written several books on various aspects of the award of the Victoria Cross, either by time period, location or service. This book purports to examine the circumstances of other events in military history where a person may have eligible for the award of the Victoria Cross, but that the award was not made.
The book approaches its subject in a chronological manner, beginning with the original selection process for the first awards. This was new to me, and an interesting background to this iconic award. The second chapter is about India, with the third chapter related as it deals with the siege of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. The next four chapters examine difficult issues, such as why civilians cannot be awarded the Victoria Cross, and the effects of nepotism and patronage. The book then reverts to a chronological format, concluding with the two world wars and the post-Second World War era.
There are sixteen pages of photographs in the centre of the book, all relating to some of the individuals discussed in the text. There is an index, and a bibliography included.
In conclusion, this book raises some interesting issues regarding the award of gallantry medals in the British Armed Forces, and how the criteria have changed over time. By examining some cases where objectively an individual could have been awarded a Victoria Cross is a fascinating angle to view this subject. The author has chosen a range of potential recipients, and I know of some more that I would consider worthy of the foremost gallantry award. It has given me more of an insight in the ‘politics’ of gallantry awards, and on that basis, I recommend this book to readers.… (altro)
The book approaches its subject in a chronological manner, beginning with the original selection process for the first awards. This was new to me, and an interesting background to this iconic award. The second chapter is about India, with the third chapter related as it deals with the siege of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. The next four chapters examine difficult issues, such as why civilians cannot be awarded the Victoria Cross, and the effects of nepotism and patronage. The book then reverts to a chronological format, concluding with the two world wars and the post-Second World War era.
There are sixteen pages of photographs in the centre of the book, all relating to some of the individuals discussed in the text. There is an index, and a bibliography included.
In conclusion, this book raises some interesting issues regarding the award of gallantry medals in the British Armed Forces, and how the criteria have changed over time. By examining some cases where objectively an individual could have been awarded a Victoria Cross is a fascinating angle to view this subject. The author has chosen a range of potential recipients, and I know of some more that I would consider worthy of the foremost gallantry award. It has given me more of an insight in the ‘politics’ of gallantry awards, and on that basis, I recommend this book to readers.… (altro)
1870s, nursing, hospital-system, military-history, historical-research, historical-figures, historical-places-events, nonfiction*****
This is not an unbiased review as I am a nurse and a history geek.
Part 1 covers the horrible conditions awaiting the war wounded in Scutari during the Crimean War ( October 1853 to February 1856) and the Herculean work accomplished by Florence Nightingale assisted by the 125 nurses she brought with her from England. It also covers the elevation in the eyes of the populace of the profession of nurse and the establishment of the Red Cross and the tremendous changes in military hospital care. The next to influence care was Henri Dunant (Swiss humanitarian, businessman and social activist. He was the visionary, promoter and co-founder of the Red Cross) who changed conditions in Northern Italy around the Battle of Solferino in 1859 and established the hospital at Castiglione. Disease was rampant at home as well and things were changing in patient care.
Part 2 covers the work and life of Nurse Janet Wells. Born in West London in 1859 into the family of a talented professor of music, she determined to become a Nursing Sister and serve at age 17. There is a good description of the education and learning process of the time. Then begins clear descriptions of the work she accomplished in the nursing service to the Russians in the 1878 Balkan War and became the only nurse to serve at the Front in the Anglo Zulu War.
The due diligence into historical research and the use of her own journals is beyond impressive.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Pen & Sword Military via NetGalley. Thank you!… (altro)
This is not an unbiased review as I am a nurse and a history geek.
Part 1 covers the horrible conditions awaiting the war wounded in Scutari during the Crimean War ( October 1853 to February 1856) and the Herculean work accomplished by Florence Nightingale assisted by the 125 nurses she brought with her from England. It also covers the elevation in the eyes of the populace of the profession of nurse and the establishment of the Red Cross and the tremendous changes in military hospital care. The next to influence care was Henri Dunant (Swiss humanitarian, businessman and social activist. He was the visionary, promoter and co-founder of the Red Cross) who changed conditions in Northern Italy around the Battle of Solferino in 1859 and established the hospital at Castiglione. Disease was rampant at home as well and things were changing in patient care.
Part 2 covers the work and life of Nurse Janet Wells. Born in West London in 1859 into the family of a talented professor of music, she determined to become a Nursing Sister and serve at age 17. There is a good description of the education and learning process of the time. Then begins clear descriptions of the work she accomplished in the nursing service to the Russians in the 1878 Balkan War and became the only nurse to serve at the Front in the Anglo Zulu War.
The due diligence into historical research and the use of her own journals is beyond impressive.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Pen & Sword Military via NetGalley. Thank you!… (altro)
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