ISBN: 9781742238098 - the chipilly six: unsung heroes of the great war (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. On 9 August 1918, on high ground overlooking the Somme River, an entire British Army Corps is held up by German machine gunners. The battle has raged for 30 hours and more than 2000 Englishmen have fallen, for no gain. Meanwhile, two Australian sergeants, Jack Hayes and Harold Andrews, go absent without leave and cross the Somme ahead of the British lines. Gathering weapons and four of their best mates, Hayes and Andrews return to take on the Germans. The extraordinary feats of the Chipilly Six have been overlooked and the personal stories of these diggers never before celebrated. Yet this story doesn' t end when the war does. Historian Lucas Jordan weaves a compelling tale of the lives of these soldiers, chronicling their return home and years after service, through a pandemic, the Great Depression, another world war and the very first Anzac Day dawn service.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. **Shortlisted, 2024 NSW Premiers History Awards, Anzac Memorial Trustees Military History Prize**On 9 August 1918, at Chipilly Spur overlooking the Somme River, an entire British Army Corps is held up by German machine gunners.The battle has raged for 30 hours and more than 2000 men have fallen. Then, two Australian sergeants, Jack Hayes and Harold Andrews, go absent without leave and cross the Somme ahead of British lines. Seeing that the British advance is stopped, they re-cross the river, gather four mates and return to drive the Germans off the spur.The extraordinary feats of the Chipilly Six and the personal stories of these diggers have been overlooked. Historian Lucas Jordan weaves a compelling tale of the lives of the soldiers, chronicling their return home and years after service, through a pandemic, the Great Depression, another world war and the very first Anzac Day dawn service.The Chipilly Six were extraordinary men in extraordinary times. Lucas Jordan reveals a wider story of Australias Great War veterans as they battled a nation forgetting, a bitter Depression, another World War and beyond. This is a remarkable insight into a vanishing world Bill Gammage, Emeritus Professor, Humanities Research Centre, ANUAn absolute cracker of a story. No one and I literally mean no one! is more equipped to write a compelling book about the remarkable story of the Chipilly Six. Ross McMullin, author of Life So Full of PromiseA superb piece of investigative historical storytelling. Lucas Jordan is part of a new generation of military historians. He is a bright star. Peter Stanley, author of Bad Characters: Sex, Crime, Murder and the Australian Imperial ForceThrows new light on the impact of war on families and communities, wives and brothers-in-arms. Marilyn Lake, Professorial Fellow, University of MelbourneA remarkable piece of recovered history that offers great insight into the impact of war on Australian society. Highly recommended. Jeff Popple, Canberra WeeklyIts impossible to read this ripping, vivid recreation of events without shaking your head in disbelief. Sydney Morning Herald and The Age'Lucas Jordan is to be congratulated on producing a compelling book describing a pivotal era of Australian history, as well as making the exploits of the Chipilly Six better known.' David Phillipson, Military History & Heritage Victoria'With the current Royal Commission into Veteran suicide, this is a timely and important look at just what returning soldiers face when they are expected to slide back into normal society when the war is over. For many, the war continues long after the final shots are fired.' Warwick ONeill, Military History & Heritage Victoria'A fantastic contribution to our understanding of the military in Australia.' Geoff Keating, University of Southern Queensland This is the remarkable war story of six ordinary Australian soldiers: the Chipilly Six. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Chipilly Six | Unsung heroes of the Great War | Lucas Jordan | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2023 | NewSouth Publishing | EAN 9781742238098 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Mare Nostrum Group B.V., Doelen 72, 4831 GR BREDA, NIEDERLANDE, gpsr[at]mare-nostrum[dot]co[dot]uk | Anbieter: preigu. …