Frederick Whirlpool VC: the hidden Victoria Cross by Alan Leek – Book Review
This book is a biography of Humphrey James, who was born on 17 July 1831 in County Carlow, Ireland.
Battle on 42nd Street – War in Crete and the Anzac’s bloody last stand by Peter Monteath – Book Review
In 1940 the 42nd Field Company (British Engineers) set up a bivouac straddling a dusty road running North-South near Suda Bay on Crete.
Anzac & Aviator – The remarkable story of Sir Ross Smith and the 1919 England to Australia Air Race by Michael Molkentin – Book Review
Drawing on the rich and extensive collection of Ross Smith’s private papers, Anzac & Aviator is a biography of a quite remarkable Australian.
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 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!
