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Over the years, the experiences of soldiers at war become the stuff of legend: tales of great bravery, battlefield wins, and also the tragic losses and poignant moments. Great Anzac Stories gathers iconic stories of Australians at war—on the front line and at home. Here we relive the horror of the first day on Gallipoli, acutely aware of what was to come. We admire the courage of the men who fought at Fromelles, the Rats of Tobruk, the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, and the secret submariners. We remember the nurses working in impossible conditions, support efforts on the home front, and some of the most daring men this country has ever produced. With larrikin episodes, grim jokes from the front, and dramatic eyewitness accounts, Great Anzac Stories includes many stories which haven't seen the light of day since wartime. It uncovers the distinctive character of the Australian digger, and the growth of the Anzac tradition over the years.
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About the Author:
Graham Seal is a professor of folklore at Curtin University, and a leading expert on Australian cultural history. He is author of Great Australian Stories.
Review:
"These stories show the overwhelming blood and honour, heroism and horror that was the Australian experience on our cruellest shores." —Peter FitzSimons, author
"Accessible, short, often fresh tales capture the spirit and sentiment of Anzac." —Roland Perry, author
"Accessible, short, often fresh tales capture the spirit and sentiment of Anzac." —Roland Perry, author
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- PublisherAllen & Unwin
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 176011085X
- ISBN 13 9781760110857
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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