Victoria Cross | what is bravery? | World War 1 | World War 2 | For Valour | 1985

Some soundbites taken from a specially produced compilation episode of 'For Valour'
In these sections we hear from historians and also Victoria Cross recipients from both the first and second world wars - about what the medal means to them and also why do people get this prestigious award for outstanding bravery.
John Keegan - Military Historian
Rear Admiral Godfrey Place, VC
Major Edward Cooper, VC
Air Commodore Freddie West, VC
Group Captain Leonard Cheshire, VC
Colonel Fred Tilston, VC
Sir. Roden Cutler V.C
Major Parkash Singh, VC
Captain Charles Upham, VC and Bar
First shown: 20/08/1985
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