"Victoria's Cross" by Gary Mead |
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One word: Disappointing!
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The Scorer
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To be honest, I thought that I'd get some more responses, and that they'd be stronger than this! |
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Alan
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I haven't read this book but does he give any evidence for the claims? On the face of it,
it sounds a bit of a 'controversy equals sales' book. We have had many examples of this. The sad aspect of this is that those who have not read around the subject will assume that he is correct. There are also many theories which add to confusion such as ammunition supply, Durnford's last stand, Zulus' use of Martinis at Rorke's Drift, whether they meant to attack on the 22nd. etc. I'm sorry too that you didn't get much of a response, but I get the impression that some members may think that it's all be said before and can't be bothered. |
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John Young
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Scorer,
It sounds like the author is somewhat misguided, but without reading the text for myself I am loathed to make further comment. Regards, John Y. |
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The Scorer
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Thank you both for your comments.
No, I don't think that Mr Mead does give any real evidence to support his view. He does, as I said in my original post, quote Sir Garnett Wolseley's view, together with that of (I think - I haven't got the book any more) Lord Chelmsford's views on the matter. Neither of these are new or necessarily right, hence my original comment that he seems to have an agenda. He does the same with several other awards, and it's a pity, as I think the book could have been much better if he hadn't done this. Topic closed, I think? |
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