Introduced by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, this series is the most comprehensive account of the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest gallantry medal ever created for heroes.
Instigated by Queen Victora 150 years ago, it can be won by soldiers of any rank who perform a 'signal act of valour' in times of war. 1355 have been awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers in battles ranging from the Crimean War to the current war in Iraq. This series tells the story of some of them. In each programme the stories of three main VC holders and their actions are told, while the journey of the medal's evolution is revealed through fascinating archive materials and well-structured interviews. The series is a mixture of the personal testimony of holders and their families, never before seen archive footage and painstakingly accurate and visually stunning dramatic reconstruction.
