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Canister on Fire
Canister! On! Fire! tells the remarkable, but little known story of Australian tanks in the Vietnam War. Based on twelve years of research, including personal letters and …
Deadly Paths
Detective Peter Seymour has seen every type of death imaginable in his time in the NSW Coroner's Court and, after many years in law enforcement, the tragedies are beginning to take …
Eureka Stockade
Eureka Stockade: A ferocious and bloody battle, is the epic account of the battle for the Eureka Stockade, an iconic moment in Australian history. On the chilly dawn morning of 3 …
An Unending War
Malaria is not only the greatest killer of humankind, the disease has been the relentless scourge of armies throughout history. Malaria thwarted the efforts of Alexander the Great …
Lessons Learned
Historically, prolonged campaigns have been frequently lost or won because of the greater fitness of one of the combatant armies. In the twentieth century, infection was still a …
Pure Massacre
The account of what happened in Rwanda on 22nd April 1995 when a group of Australian UN peacekeepers were forced to watch helplessly while over 4,000 men, women and children were …
Bully Beef & Balderdash
The Australian Imperial Force, first raised in 1914 for overseas war service, became better known by its initials - the "AIF". There was a distinct character to those who enlisted …
Aussie Soldier
Personal anecdotes and stories are recounted in this book. From WWI to the modern day conflict, Australian soldiers young and old provide an up close and personal perspective on …
More Than Bombs and Bandages
“More than Bombs and Bandages” exposes the false assumption that military nurses only nursed. Based on author Kirsty Harris' CEW Bean Prize winning PhD thesis, this is a book that …
Long Way Home
Granqist's account of his wartime experiences adds another important chapter to the story of Australian World War II POWs while showcasing the spirit, humour, persistence, and …
The Man Who Carried the Nation's Grief
Like thousands of Australians during World War I, Ernest Watts received his tragic news through the office known as `Base Records’. This letter was just one in a series of …