For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V.C., Through Two World Wars

by Reginald H. Roy and Roy

Book Overview

"I would have followed him through Hell," said one of themen who was serving with George Pearkes at Passchendaele where he wonthe Victoria Cross. If his men were devoted to him, he was equally soto them. In the character of this distinguished Canadian soldier andstatesman "most conspicuous bravery," "utmostgallantry," and "supreme contempt of danger" werecombined with a deep sense of duty and a zeal for service. Set against the background of Canada's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774800682
• ISBN13: 9780774800686
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.