“You know, we've a rather warped sense of what constitutes bravery these days. I mean, even David Beckham is called a hero for scoring a penalty. But when you look at VC winners and hear their stories… well, enough said.”

—  Jeremy Clarkson

The Victoria Cross: For Valour (2003)

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