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The Man Inside – The Bloodiest Outbreak by Graham Apthorpe – Book Review
This book examines the large ‘outbreak’ by Japanese POWs from the Cowra Camp from a new perspective.
The Diggers of Colditz – The classic Australian POW story about escape from the impossible by Jack Champ and Colin Burgess – Book Review
First published in 1985 as a co-authored work with the late Jack Champ, Colin Burgess has authored a revision that incorporates an Epilogue that closes the story of all thirteen […]
The Catastrophe of 8 August 1918 by Thilo von Bose – Book Review
Between 1921 and 1930 the 36 books of the German war series Battles of the World War were published – The Catastrophe being the final one of this German war […]
Answering the Call – Life of a Helicopter pilot in Vietnam and beyond by Bob Grandin – Book Review
This is Dr Grandin’s second book: the first was about the battle of Long Tan.
Aussie Soldier: Up Close and Personal by Denny Neave, Craig Smith – Book Review
This is an impressive compendium of personal anecdotes that encapsulates seven traits the author has chosen to highlight as characteristic of Australian soldiers.
The Last Cruise of a German Raider – The Destruction of SMS Emden by Wes Olsen – Book Review
Olson tells of the destruction of SMS Emden – not simply the tale of a naval battle. It is also a very good read!
Turning Point – The Battle for Milne Bay 1942 – Japan’s first land defeat in World War II by Michael Veitch – Book Review
This is another example of an Australian action that has been overshadowed by better-known military exploits.
The Battle of the Lys – April 1918 by Colin Mattey – Book Review
In April 1918 Ludendorf’s Operation Georgette was smashing its way to the critical British railhead of Hazebrouck.
