To mark the 20th anniversary of the lifting of the British Armed
Forces gay ban' on 12 January 2020, this book brings together a
selection of LGBTQ servicemen and women who have served in the
Armed Forces since the Second World War. Their stories are
profoundly moving testaments to their loyalty, their courage on the
battlefield, and their unswerving sense of right and wrong.
Included are ten accounts of members of our Armed Forces who have
lived remarkable lives. In some cases they were dismissed in
disgrace or forced to resign when asked questions about their
private lives. Their stories are those of remarkable sacrifice and
courage in their units (and in battle), but who were forced to live
in secret before their services were removed at the stroke of a pen
after being declared 'no longer required' or dismissed in
disgrace'. These are the stories of the David and Goliath battle
for equality, through every court in the UK and Europe. For others
their story is one of remarkable careers at the front line of
operations worldwide, with accounts of service in the Second World
War, the Falklands War, the Gulf Wars and the war in Afghanistan.
This book celebrates the lives of servicemen and women who have
stood tall and taken their place with pride and dignity in the
fighting units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force
and the British Army. These are the inspiring stories of people who
have created amazing careers and sought and found a welcome denied
to so many.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2019 |
| Editors: |
Craig Jones
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-6525-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-5267-6525-X |
| Barcode: |
9781526765253 |
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