Kevin Brazier’s “The Complete George Cross” is a comprehensive and meticulously researched chronicle of an extraordinary honour. This book provides a detailed account of every individual who has been awarded the George Cross, Britain’s highest civilian decoration.
The book covers all recipients of the George Cross, from its inception on September 24th , 1940, during World War II to the present day charting also the interesting history also of the Albert Medal.
Each entry provides a vivid description of the heroic acts that earned the recipient the George Cross, offering a glimpse into their bravery and self-sacrifice and also places the recipients’ stories within the broader historical context of the events they were involved in, providing a deeper understanding of their actions.
Brazier’s writing style is clear, concise, and engaging, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. With a paragraph dedicated to each person and multiple entries on each page this makes it a fine book for picking up and setting down as you digest each person’s entry.
While the book provides valuable information about individual acts of heroism, it doesn’t delve deeply into the broader implications of these acts or the impact they had on society or their loved ones. But I suppose that is not the purpose of this book but it would have been nice to hear how the awards impacted the people themselves and their families.
“The Complete George Cross” is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the George Cross, the individuals who have earned it, and the extraordinary acts of bravery it commemorates. It is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals in the face of adversity and is a brilliant accompaniment to Braziers other book concerning the Victoria Cross.
If interested in this book you can pick it up from the following link.