Index, notes, bibliography, ill, p.421.non-fictionMarking the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, Boris Johnson explores what makes up the 'Churchill Factor' - the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays - with characteristic wit and passion-a man of multiple contradictions, contagious bravery, breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategizing, and deep humanity. Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the King to stay out of action on D-Day; he pioneered aerial bombing, yet hated the destruction of war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was a celebrated journalist, a great orator and won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was famous for his ability to combine wining and dining with many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, as Boris Johnson says, 'Churchill is the resounding human rebuttal to all who think history is the story of vast and impersonal economic forces'. THE CHURCHILL FACTOR is a book to be enjoyed not only by anyone interested in history: it is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what makes a great leader.great britain - politics and government - 1936-1945, winston churchill - biography

Ill, maps, p.194.non-fictionAccount of a journalists experience behind the lines in the Russian Afghanistan conflictafghanistan - soviet occupation 1979-1889, journalists - britain - biography

Ill, p.336.non-fictionAt age seventeen, Jason Christopher Hartley joined the Army National Guard. Thirteen years later, in 2003, he was called to active duty, to serve in Iraq. Sent to a town called Ad Dujayl, made notorious by Saddam Hussein's 1982 massacre, Hartley was thrust into the center of America's war against terrorism. This is his story." "Just Another Soldier takes the reader past the images seen on CNN and the nightly news, into the day-to-day reality of life on the ground as an infantryman, attached to the First Division in the first war of the twenty-first century. From the adrenaline rush of storming a suspected insurgent's house to the sheer boredom of downtime on the base to the horror of dead civilians, Hartley examines his role as a man, as a soldier, and as an American on foreign soil.iraq war 2003 - personal recollections, iraq war - biography

Ill, p.464.non-fictionFifty years after they served Australia in the Vietnam War, sixteen veterans of that conflict from the Yarra Valley sat down with the Mt Evelyn RSL's historian and revealed, some for the first time, their wartime experiences.Their stories tell of our nation's involvement in Vietnam and spans the period 1964 to 1972. They served with the Navy, with the Regular Army, with the CMF and as National Servicemen. Their backgrounds varied as much as their experiences 'in country' during that time.It is a story of sacrifice and endurance, bravery and loss, good times and bad times. It reveals the environment they were forced to exist in and the role they played, from the mundane to the terrifying.Surviving all of this they then returned home to a nation where many people ignored or even condemned them. For most, those decades after the war were an ongoing battle to deal with the physical and mental scars.vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, veterans - victoria - yarra valley - biography

p.399.non-fictionNearly a million copies of Chickenhawk have been sold since it was first published in 1983. Now with a new afterword and photos from the author, this straight-from-the-shoulder account tells the truth about the helicopter war in Vietnam, and a personal story of men under fire. Robert Mason, a veteran of more than one thousand combat missions, gives descriptions that cut to the heart of the combat experience: the fear and belligerence, the quiet insights and raging madness, the lasting friendships and sudden death -- the extreme emotions of a "chickenhawk" in constant danger.vietnam war - aerial operations, vietnam war - helicopter pilots - biography

Ill, p.265non-fictionA story about a boy from the bush, his life in the army and later as he wanders in the Phillipinesvietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, soldiers - australia - biography

Ill, p.192.non-fictionA Vietnam Soldier K.I.A. and His True Love... is the unique true story of a Vietnam soldier who was killed in action on his first wedding anniversary. Based on the life of Pte C W Roost, the book tackles the horrors of war and in particular the loss of a loved one in the duty of service to his country. An exceptional love story written from a woman's perspective, this book puts a human face to the controversial war in Vietnam. At just 20 years of age Chris, like so many Australian young men, was conscripted into the army as a National Serviceman. After marrying his childhood sweetheart, Mary, Chris was posted to Vietnam in June 1968. This book follows Chris' adventures through training, marriage and war. It shares his thoughts through his precious letters to his family, and tells the incredible story of the impact of war on our young Aussies. Chris was killed in action on December 23rd 1968 - his first wedding anniversary. He lives on in this book. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, soldiers - australia - biography

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.613.non-fictionThis book focuses on the raising, equipping and dispatch of the 514 young colonials who served in the first two contingents which were sent in response to Britans call for aid when the Anglo Boer war broke out in 18999boer war - participation - victoria - australia, soldiers - victoria - biography

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionA biography of Major Charles Joseph Ross DSOboer war 1899-1902 - biography, charles joseph ross - biography

Ill, maps, p603.non-fictionThe first four books written by Winston Churchill combined into one volumeboer war 1899-1902 - personal narratives, winston churchill - biography

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.488.non-fictionA biography of Keith Officer, soldier, conservative politician and diplomataustralian - foreign relations - 20th century, diplomatic service - australia - 20th century

Index, bibliography, ill, p.200.non-fictionThis book presents a visual analysis of twenty famous victories won by a broad cross-section of history's most outstanding commanders, from Alexander the Great's triumph against the Persians in 331 B.C. to Israeli general Moshe Dayan's Sinai campaign of 1956.generals - biography, battles - history

Bibliography, ill, maps, p.455.non-fictionContinues the story of Albert Jacka, VC - soldier, legend and friend. Coming home is bittersweet and the memories and experiences of war are never forgotten. It is through the eyes of Jacka VC that we see a glimpse of how survival away from the trenches becomes an emotional battle on the homefront.albert jacka 1897-1932, soldiers - australia - biography

p.176.non-fictionBiography of a young pilot in the First World Warworld war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - britain, duncan grinnell-milne

Index, glossary, ill, p.332.non-fictionA biography of Luftwaffe ace pilot Erich Hartmannfighter pilots - germany - biography, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany

Index, ill, p.360.non-fictionollow Bud's journey from his early days as a young radio announcer in Sydney to his training and voyages across the oceans to Canada, Europe Europe and the Middle East, to his experiences flying aircraft and ground fire while doing his part in providing a valuable service to allied war effort. This book includes many the biographies of soliders.world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, charles (bud) tingwell

Index, bib, ill, p.192.non-fictionListing of the victims of the ace German fighter pilots in World war IIfighter pilots - great britain - biography, fighter pilots - germany - biography

Ill, p.159.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Hermann goringworld war 1939-1945 - biography, hermann goring

Ill, p.157.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Charles De Gaulleworld war 1939-1945 - biography, charles de gaulle

Ill, p.159.non-fictionDescribes the life and times of Josip Brozworld war 1939-1945 - biography, josip broz

Ill, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of SS leader Heinrich Himmlerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, heinrich himmler 1900-1945

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Third Reich leader Adolf Hitlerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, adolf hitler - 1889-1945

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of US General George S Pattonworld war 1939-1945 - biography, george patton 1885-1945

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Admiral of the fleet Lord Louis Mountbattenworld war 1939-1945 - biography, louis mountbatten 1900-1979

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Joseph Stillwellworld war 1939-1945 - biography, joseph stillwell 1883-1946

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Douglas MacArthurworld war 1939-1945 - biography, douglas macarthur 1880-1964

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of United States General Dwight D Eisenhowerworld war 1939-1945 - biography, dwight eisenhower 1890-1969

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of British Prime Minister Winston Churchillworld war 1939-1945 - biography, winston churchill 1874-1965

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussoliniworld war 1939-1945 - biography, benito mussolini 1883-1945

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe life and times of British General Sir William Slimworld war 1939-1945 - biography, viscount sir william slim 1891-1970