This fascinating insight into the actions of the few, who risked everything, and who often paid the ultimate price, in such actress of heroism to attack our defend against Axis forces.

It's a book you would read over a period of time, dipping in and out for individual accounts, more than a single sorting kind of book.

Happy to recommend this to anyone interested in military history and or country's highest honour.

NetGalley, John Dixon

I enjoyed the 5+ hours I spent reading this 144-page history. This is the third book written by Mr. Wynn that I have read (The other two were “City of London at War 1939–45” and “The Lancastria Tragedy: Sinking and Cover-up“). All three have been well written and easily read. I like the chosen cover art. I give this book a 4.4 (rounded down to a 4) out of 5.

NetGalley, John Purvis

An interesting book with some fascinating tales of daring and compassion for one's comrades-in-arms.

One can but be humbled by the achievements of the recipients and the sacrifices made in the greater good.

NetGalley, Simon Alphonso

When I picked up this book, I had only limited information about Victoria Cross and all I knew was that it exists. Thanks to this really informative book, I know stories of people who received it. Stephen Wynn is telling stories of the extraordinary bravery of extraordinary individuals. And he does it well.

NetGalley, Ellie Herinkova

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The author Stephen Wynn set himself an unenviable task of selecting ten of the most notable VC recipients of WW2, from a total of 182 that were awarded. His wide cross-section of recipients covered the major military branches of the services as well as the often unappreciated bravery of the Colonial forces.

I enjoyed his historical background tales of the VC from its inception during the Crimean War through to the present day. The various stories of immense bravery are incredible, Each exceptionally heroic act making a powerful difference to the ultimate outcome of their specific battle. or mission.

I thoroughly recommend this book to the lovers of military history.

NetGalley, Peter Coxall