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Barney Greatrex From Bomber Command to the French Resistance - the stirring story of an Australian hero

Veitch Michael
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780733640902
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Hachette Australia
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
124 mm
Dybde
26 mm
Aldersnivå
00, U, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Veitch Michael

Om bidragsyterne

Michael Veitch is well known as an author, actor and former ABC television and radio presenter. His books include the critically acclaimed accounts of Australian airmen in World War II, 44 Days, Heroes of the Skies, Fly, Flak, Barney Greatrex, Turning Point and The Battle of the Bismarck Sea. He lives in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne.

Barney Greatrex From Bomber Command to the French Resistance - the stirring story of an Australian hero

Veitch Michael
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk
Veitch Michael
Heftet / 2019 / Engelsk
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Sunday Age

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SA Life

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Australian & NZ Defender Magazine

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Queensland Reviewers Collective

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Good Reading

Veitch takes his story, and skilfully weaves a suspenseful and touching account that would appeal to a wider audience than just war history readers

Warcry Magazine

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Reveille - NSW RSL Magazine

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Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Magazine

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SAETA Review

a gripping story of one man's willingness to fight for what he believed in and keep himself alive.

The Book Muse (blog)

Veitch brings the story vividly to life.

The Saturday Age, Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Veitch's account of Greatrex's war is not only a fascinating, detailed description of the sheer terror of Bomber Command ops over Germany, it's also a case study.

Border Mail, Western Advocate, Burnie Advocate, Bendigo Advertiser, Daily Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader,Launceston Examiner, Ballarat Courier, North West Star

Michael Veitch, as in his brilliant 44 Days, weaves Barney's narrative with adroit segues into the wider war.

Adelaide Advertiser

This is a stirring and previously untold story about the transformative effect of luck and courage. It deserves a wide audience.

Newscorp Regional/HTE newspapers

Veitch has done a wonderful job of turning it into a fast-paced and thrilling tale, without any need for embellishment

The Daily Telegraph

Review

Australian Defence Magazine

The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter. A school and university cadet in Sydney, Barney Greatrex signed up for RAF Bomber Command in 1941, eager to get straight into the very centre of the Allied counterattack. Bombing Germany night after night, Barney's 61 Squadron faced continual enemy fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire - death or capture by the Nazis loomed large. Very few survived more than 20 missions, and it was on his 20th mission, in 1944, that Barney's luck finally ran out: he was shot down over occupied France.But his war was far from over. Rescued by the French Resistance, Barney seized the opportunity to carry on fighting and joined the Maquis in the liberation of France from the occupying German forces, who rarely took prisoners.Later, Barney was awarded the French Legion of Honour, but for seventy years he said almost nothing of his incredible war service - surviving two of the most dangerous battlefronts. Aged 97, Barney Greatrex revealed his truly great Australian war story to acclaimed bestselling author Michael Veitch.'fascinating . . . Veitch brings the story vividly to life' Sydney Morning Herald Pick of the Week'Veitch has done a wonderful job . . . a fast-paced and thrilling tale' Daily Telegraph
Les mer
The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter.
Review TO COME
an extraordinary story - Gold Coast BulletinBrilliantly researched and sympathetically told, 44 Days is more than just a fitting tribute to brave but overlooked heroes. It's also a top read. - Daily Telegraph on Michael Veitch's 44 DAYSshould be part of Australian military folklore - Adelaide Advertiser on Michael Veitch's 44 DAYScompelling - Sydney Morning Herald on Michael Veitch's Heroes of the Skiesfascinating - Sydney Morning HeraldMichael Veitch, as in his brilliant 44 Days, weaves Barney's narrative with adroit segues into the wider war. - Adelaide AdvertiserAn entertaining and comprehensive tour . . . Few readers will remain unmoved. - Sydney Morning Herald on Michael Veitch's The Forgotten IslandsA rich and enjoyable island-hopping journey. - SUNDAY HERALD SUN on Michael Veitch's THE FORGOTTEN ISLANDS
Les mer

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Review TO COME

Sunday Age

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SA Life

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Australian & NZ Defender Magazine

Se alle

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Queensland Reviewers Collective

Review TO COME

Good Reading

Veitch takes his story, and skilfully weaves a suspenseful and touching account that would appeal to a wider audience than just war history readers

Warcry Magazine

Review TO COME

Reveille - NSW RSL Magazine

Review TO COME

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Magazine

Review TO COME

SAETA Review

a gripping story of one man's willingness to fight for what he believed in and keep himself alive.

The Book Muse (blog)

Veitch brings the story vividly to life.

The Saturday Age, Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Veitch's account of Greatrex's war is not only a fascinating, detailed description of the sheer terror of Bomber Command ops over Germany, it's also a case study.

Border Mail, Western Advocate, Burnie Advocate, Bendigo Advertiser, Daily Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader,Launceston Examiner, Ballarat Courier, North West Star

Michael Veitch, as in his brilliant 44 Days, weaves Barney's narrative with adroit segues into the wider war.

Adelaide Advertiser

This is a stirring and previously untold story about the transformative effect of luck and courage. It deserves a wide audience.

Newscorp Regional/HTE newspapers

Veitch has done a wonderful job of turning it into a fast-paced and thrilling tale, without any need for embellishment

The Daily Telegraph

Review

Australian Defence Magazine

The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter. A school and university cadet in Sydney, Barney Greatrex signed up for RAF Bomber Command in 1941, eager to get straight into the very centre of the Allied counterattack. Bombing Germany night after night, Barney's 61 Squadron faced continual enemy fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire - death or capture by the Nazis loomed large. Very few survived more than 20 missions, and it was on his 20th mission, in 1944, that Barney's luck finally ran out: he was shot down over occupied France.But his war was far from over. Rescued by the French Resistance, Barney seized the opportunity to carry on fighting and joined the Maquis in the liberation of France from the occupying German forces, who rarely took prisoners.Later, Barney was awarded the French Legion of Honour, but for seventy years he said almost nothing of his incredible war service - surviving two of the most dangerous battlefronts. Aged 97, Barney Greatrex revealed his truly great Australian war story to acclaimed bestselling author Michael Veitch.'fascinating . . . Veitch brings the story vividly to life' Sydney Morning Herald Pick of the Week'Veitch has done a wonderful job . . . a fast-paced and thrilling tale' Daily Telegraph
Les mer
The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter.
Review TO COME
an extraordinary story - Gold Coast BulletinBrilliantly researched and sympathetically told, 44 Days is more than just a fitting tribute to brave but overlooked heroes. It's also a top read. - Daily Telegraph on Michael Veitch's 44 DAYSshould be part of Australian military folklore - Adelaide Advertiser on Michael Veitch's 44 DAYScompelling - Sydney Morning Herald on Michael Veitch's Heroes of the Skiesfascinating - Sydney Morning HeraldMichael Veitch, as in his brilliant 44 Days, weaves Barney's narrative with adroit segues into the wider war. - Adelaide AdvertiserAn entertaining and comprehensive tour . . . Few readers will remain unmoved. - Sydney Morning Herald on Michael Veitch's The Forgotten IslandsA rich and enjoyable island-hopping journey. - SUNDAY HERALD SUN on Michael Veitch's THE FORGOTTEN ISLANDS
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780733640902
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Hachette Australia
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
124 mm
Dybde
26 mm
Aldersnivå
00, U, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter
Veitch Michael

Om bidragsyterne

Michael Veitch is well known as an author, actor and former ABC television and radio presenter. His books include the critically acclaimed accounts of Australian airmen in World War II, 44 Days, Heroes of the Skies, Fly, Flak, Barney Greatrex, Turning Point and The Battle of the Bismarck Sea. He lives in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne.

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