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Jun 4, 2017 · Names of the ‘Few’. by Jeremy A. Crang, School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh. Identifying the ‘Few’: The Personalisation of a Heroic Military Elite. Of all the British combatants of the Second World War, the ‘few’ have attained a unique and legendary place in the historiography of the war.
A council of war[1] is a term in military science that describes a meeting held to decide on a course of action, usually in the midst of a war. In normal circumstances, decisions are made by a commanding officer, optionally communicated and coordinated by staff officers, and then implemented by subordinate officers.
- John Basilone. American Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was the only Marine to receive both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross during World War II. At the Battle of Guadalcanal, Sergeant Basilone successfully defended a narrow pass with his gun team.
- Adrian Carton de Wiart. Over four wars spanning six decades, Adrian Carton de Wiart proved himself to be one of the most dedicated and unkillable soldiers of all time.
- Jacqueline Cochran. Pilot Jacqueline Cochran headed up the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and tirelessly trained pilots for the program during WWII.
- Desmond Doss. Desmond Doss was a fearless World War II medic who refused to carry a gun. Dubbed a "conscientious objector," he nevertheless single-handedly saved the lives of 50 to 100 American soldiers on the Maeda Escarpment of Okinawa in 1945.
Jan 4, 2024 · From Desmond Doss to Audie Murphy, the greatest war heroes in history gave their all for their country and embodied bravery with their remarkable acts of selflessness. Defining history's greatest war heroes isn't always straightforward.
Joan of Arc. The teenage girl who helped lead a French army to victory. By Johnna Rizzo. Joan of Arc knew nothing but war. Her country of France had been fighting England for about 75 years...
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On November 11, 1919, at 11am, Britain observed its first ever two-minute silence to honour those who had lost their lives in World War One; a tradition that still stands over 100 years later....
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We celebrate the lives of ten black British war heroes who courageously served their country during either the First or Second World War.
