Opis: Great Anzac Stories - Graham Seal

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. 'These stories show the overwhelming blood and honour, heroism and horror that was the Australian experience on our cruellest shores.' - Peter FitzSimons. 'Accessible, short, often fresh tales capture the spirit and sentiment of Anzac.' - Roland PerryIntroduction Glossary THE FOUNDATIONS First to fight The forgotten island The silent Anzac The first day on Gallipoli The landing Talk about go! Parables of Anzac Furphy Silence of the guns Leaving Gallipoli We did all that was asked of us At Pozi.res The charge at Beersheba THE HEROES They just poured into the wards Everyone was as cheerful as possible Private Punch A soldier of the cross The Roo de Kanga The underground artillery The only gleams of sunshine Matilda goes to war Tobruk Rats Bluey' Truscott and 6 Squadron Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Australia's secret submariners THE HOME FRONTS Scots of the Riverina The Durban Signaller The chalk Rising Sun Blighty Homecoming Very irritated Death's soldier A stitch in time The Nackeroos Yanks downunder The Brisbane Line Miss Luckman's journal THE LAUGHTER A million cat-calls The Pommies and the Yanks Reli

Szczegóły: Great Anzac Stories - Graham Seal

Tytuł: Great Anzac Stories
Autor: Graham Seal
Producent: Allen
ISBN: 9781743310595
Rok produkcji: 2013
Ilość stron: 320
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.45 kg

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