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Reverse of the Cross. The Cross for Military Valour (French: Croix de la Valeur Militaire) is a military decoration of France.It recognizes an individual bestowed a Mention in Dispatches earned for showing valour in presence of an enemy, in theatres of operations which are not subject to the award of the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures (Cross of War for Foreign ...
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 .
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system.It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
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The decoration was first awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts; the croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures ("cross of war for external theatres of operations") was established in 1921 for these. The Croix de Guerre was also commonly bestowed on foreign military forces allied to France. [1]
Action-adventure. British Major recruits military prisoners for a mission during the Battle of France. 1961 Poland Tonight a City Will Die: Dziś w nocy umrze miasto: Jan Rybkowski: Bombing of Dresden from perspective of Polish forced labourers in city, 1945 1961 Italy The Two Marshals: I due marescialli: Sergio Corbucci: Comedy.
The Medal of Military Valor (Italian language: Medaglia al valor militare) is an Italian medal, originally established as a Sardinian award. It is awarded to military personnel, units above the level of company , and civilians for exceptional valor in the face of the enemy.
Cross of Valour (Canada), Canada's highest civil award; Cross of Valour (Greece) (Αριστείο Ανδρείας), Greece's highest military award; Cross of Valour (Papua New Guinea), awarded for selfless acts of bravery in times of extreme personal danger; Cross of Valour (Poland) (Krzyż Walecznych), a Polish military decoration; Valour ...