During the 3 1/2 month long struggle, which claimed the lives of more than 60,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen, 61 men were adjudged to have performed deeds worthy of the empire’s highest military award for valour – the Victoria Cross. Of those 61 VC’s, 15 were posthumous awards, including the bar to captain Noel Chavasse.Hardback book, in good condition.280 pages with photographs and drawings.