This book covers the lives and actions of the 96 Australians who have received a Victoria Cross for gallantry and details how each man received his award.

     "This classic reference travels from the trenches of Europe to the jungles of Vietnam -- via Africa, Russia and the Middle East -- to bring home just how, in the words of Elizabeth II, they dared mightily..."

    There is also a section on George Cross recipients and an appendix listing photographs of VC winners, that are held by the Australian War Memorial.