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The Victoria Cross: For Valour is a 2003 BBC television historical documentary presented by Jeremy Clarkson. Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,358 men who were awarded it: Major Robert Henry Cain.
Nov 4, 2003 · The Victoria Cross: For Valour: Directed by Richard Pearson. With Jeremy Clarkson, Peter De La Billiere, Jack Reynolds, George Ashington. Jeremey Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,354 men who were awarded it - Major Robert Henry Cain.
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- Documentary, War
- Richard Pearson
- 2003-11-04
May 8, 2020 · Telling his story, along with other personal accounts of staggering bravery, Jeremy Clarkson looks at the history of the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy....
- 57 min
- 2.8M
- North One
The Canadians that were awarded the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest military decoration for bravery, overcame incredible adversity in the face of danger – some of these heroes paid with their lives. Their valour sets them apart as Canadians of the highest order.
Apr 11, 2024 · Over the coming weeks, we will propose 10 heroic Canadians who could be the first-ever recipients of the Canadian Victoria Cross, created three decades ago as a homegrown version of the...
Jul 1, 2024 · Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the British armed forces, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria at the request of her consort, Prince Albert.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
