The Honourable East India Company, war in the Crimea and the recognition of bravery
Episode 2,
Nov 05, 2020, 12:01 AM
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As the activities of the East India Company gather momentum with its own military operations, so Mark Smith explains that the significance of the medal gathers pace too; while closer to home, the hard fighting that characterises the Crimean War leads to the incorporation of the highest award for valour: the Victoria Cross.