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Arnhem Umbrella
Operation Market Garden was Major Digby Tatham Warter's first action. As the OC of 'A' Company, 2 Para, he led the advance to the Arnhem road bridge, brushing aside German resistance to reach the objective.
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For Conspicuous Gallantry
When introduced in 1914, the Military Cross filled a large void in medallic recognition for junior officers--the first men over-the-top when going into action.
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Todger
Even by Victoria Cross standards, the exploits of Thomas 'Todger' Jones V.C., D.C.M., of the 1st Battalion, The Cheshire Regiment, are truly extraordinary.
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Witnesses at Isandlwana
In a comprehensive collection of firsthand testimonies, this book unveils the untold perspectives of British soldiers, colonial forces, civilians, and Zulu warriors to offer insight into the pivotal clash that reshaped history on January 22, 1879.
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Rorke's Drift
The battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of over 4,000 warriors, in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side.
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