This offering from Pen and Sword covering the Victoria Crosses of the Zulu and Boar Wars, is particularly interesting is that one of my Great Grandfather’s was a 14 year old drummer boy in Africa with the British Army during the period of these wars and so gives me some insight of what he faced and saw as a child serving in the British Army. I do have a very vivid memory of his face, but I cannot remember anything of his actions during these times and books such as these really gives you pause for thought as to the conditions people faced back then and how we judge them unfairly against the standards of today.

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Armorama

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Wargaming Illustrated, March 2022

Kevin Brazier is an author with a deep and extensive interests of medals and decorations particularly those of the British forces. His previous works obviously reflect that, with his latest work he has produced a companion to his volume The Complete Victoria Cross. The book lists in chronological order the VCs awarded to British servicemen in their service in Southern Africa.

I very much appreciated the thought and attention to detail that has gone into the work. Yes, it is in essence a list of awards, but in doing so Brazier has done so in a way that leads you through the campaigns and battles that gives you a far more complete view that isolated acts of gallantry. An excellent read.

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ARRSE (Army Rumour Service)

This is a very useful reference book that concisely describes the recipients of the VC’s and the context of the award.

Michael McCarthy. Battlefield Guide

Michael McCarthy