The Victoria Cross.
Created in 1849, it is the highest award for gallantry and bravery. The amount of deceased soldiers in battle since it's creation is staggering, in the tens of millions; only 1356 crosses have been awarded. Since the end of World War 2, a mere ten medals have been awarded.
It`s nearly impossible to win one, and the story behind every medal is just unbelievably insane.
This is the story of possibly one of the finest victoria cross stories:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufdzZIPPHQ&feature=related
Created in 1849, it is the highest award for gallantry and bravery. The amount of deceased soldiers in battle since it's creation is staggering, in the tens of millions; only 1356 crosses have been awarded. Since the end of World War 2, a mere ten medals have been awarded.
It`s nearly impossible to win one, and the story behind every medal is just unbelievably insane.
This is the story of possibly one of the finest victoria cross stories:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufdzZIPPHQ&feature=related
