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Introduced by H.R.H The Prince of Wales - Victoria Cross Heroes

To coincide with the broadcast of a major new three part Five documentary series about the Victoria Cross, being screened on Channel 5 this month, military and history specialist DD Home Entertainment is releasing the complete television series on DVD on November 27.

The Victoria Cross is Britain’s highest military honour for valour. Since its incorporation in 1856 on the instruction of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, the Victoria Cross has held an unrivalled position in the history of warfare and heroism on the battlefield.

Victoria Cross Heroes is introduced by H.R.H The Prince of Wales, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross. The Prince is President of the VC and GC Association and with the Royal Family's long association with Britain's armed forces, the medal holds a particular resonance and significance for The Prince of Wales.

Rare Archive Film

Victoria Cross Heroes uses first-hand testimony, rare archive film and dramatic reconstructions to tell some of the remarkable stories of the 1,355 heroes awarded the VC during the past 150 years. This landmark series also includes moving interviews with many of the twelve living holders of the ultimate award for bravery in warfare.

This definitive three-hour series explores the stories behind the award of the medal and traces the heroic exploits of those awarded the VC. The producers also have exclusive access to Lord Ashcroft's KCMG collection of VCs. This unique and extensive collection, which is held in trust, spans every branch of the armed services and includes medals from many of the campaigns involving British forces over the past 150 years.

A book that accompanies the television series from Headline Publishing: Victoria Cross Heroes: Men of Valour by Michael Ashcroft (author of Dirty politics, Dirty times: My fight with Wapping and New Labour) is also currently availiable. Released in hardback at a price of £20.00 a paperback edition will follow on 3 May next year.

Victoria Cross Heroes is available in all good DVD retailers from 27 November, priced £16.99, or direct from DD Home Entertainment, Unit 1, Pool Bank Business Park, High Street, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8JH; please add £1.80 towards postage and packing. Credit card customers can also order copies by ringing the 24 hour DD hotline on 01829 741490 or by visiting: www.ddhe.co.uk.

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