The Victoria Cross: Everything You Need to Know (w/ Kevin Brazier)
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The Victoria Cross - the highest and most prestigious decoration available to British service members.  We all know what it looks like  - It’s a small bronze cross with a distinctive crimson ribbon. But what else do you know about it?  Well, today I am joined by author and historian Kevin Brazier…he’s going to be busting some of the myths and answering all of my questions about the VC. His books on the subject can be purchased via these links: The Complete Victoria Cross: https://amzn.to/3EERK29  Victoria Crosses of the Gurkha and Indian Regiments: https://amzn.to/3r6ZGWZ  Subscribe to my mailing list to receive your free book about the Battle of Isandlwana - http://bit.ly/redcoathistory 
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