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Anzac Day – Australia’s Forces In War And Peace $4 PB EC (Jill Bruce) A day of remembrance, time to pause and reflect upon the sacrifices thousands made during wartime, Anzac Day is a cherished holiday in Australia, much like Veterans Day in the U.S. Covers the reasons for Anzac Day and briefly discusses the various wars Australia has been involved in including topics such as Gallipoli, Lone Pine, Simpson and his donkey; the World Wars; the Korean and Vietnam Wars; the Middle Eastern conflicts; and Australia’s peace keeping roles. Includes patriotic songs and very appealing pictures including ones of the uniforms, medals, services and medical/nursing units. 9+ http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ANZAC-DAY-AUSTRALIAS-FORCES-IN-WAR-PEACE-HISTORY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ370075626792#ebayphotohosting
The Anzac Spirit – Australian Soldiers At War Since 1915 (Michael Andrews) $4 PB EC (Ex lib) The Anzac Spirit defines Australia's military past. No other name so evokes the idea of unity in Australians. It was born in a terrible military defeat; a time marked by great acts of bravery by common soldiers and great acts of arrogance and stupidity by some of their commanders and political leaders. A well presented account of Australia’s involvement in WWI and WWII and the Asian conflicts of the Cold War. Many photos, maps and original prints. Recommended. 10+ http://www.booksdirect.com.au/item.cfm?isbn=9780864155009
Hodder Australia “Australia At War: The Colonial Wars” (Susan McKernan) $3 PB VGC (Ex lib) This book tells the story of the wars Australia was involved in whilst still a colony of Britain. Covered briefly are the Maori Wars, the Sudan, and the Boxer Rebellion. The major part of the book deals with the Boer War in South Africa – the longest and most difficult of the Colonial Wars that Australia was involved in. Great illustrations and easy text. 8-11 YO
Hodder Australia “Everday Life In Australia: The Depression Years” (Nance Irvine) $3 PB EC From 1929 until the late 1930s Australia was in the grips of the Great Depression. This book vividly describes both the grim poverty of those years and the happy side of life, and the colourful illustrations capture the feeling of the times. Simple text. 8-11 YO
The Making Of Australia “Australia And World War I” (Valmai Phillips) $2 HB EC Looks at the involvement of Aussie troops at Gallipoli, in Sinai and Palestine and on the Western Front. The home front is also considered: conscription, the economy and the Armistice. Looks at what happened after the war to returned soldiers. Lots of original photos and drawings. 10+
Simpson And Duffy (Mary Small) $3 PB EC (Ex lib) John Simpson Kirkpatrick was born in England but came to work and travel in Australia. After the outbreak of WW1 he joined the army with the 3rd Field Ambulance along with the thousands of volunteers believing he would get a free passage home to see his mother and sister. Instead, at dawn on April 25th 1915 he landed on Gallipoli and became part of the ANZAC legend. “I was determined that Simpson's gallant yet gentle story should be retold for children. Ester's pastel illustrations are stunning and she made certain that the flowers she has depicted on Simpson's grave are the wild flowers that grow on the Gallipoli peninsula.” 5-9 YO http://www.marysmall.com.au/books/simpsonduffy.htm
Australian Fact Finders “The Anzacs At Gallipoli” (Michael Dugan) $3 HB GC (Ex lib) A simple book for the young historian covering the First World War, Gallipoli, trench warfare, Simpson and his donkey and Anzac Day. 7-10 YO
Women Make Australian History “Between The Wars 1919-1938” (Michael Dugan) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Introduces 15 significant women of the era such as May Gibbs, Elizabeth Kenny, Gladys Moncrieff, Doris Booth, Clare Dennis, Stella Allan, May Matthews and more. This series celebrates the lives of some of the women who have made a contribution to Australian history. Illustrated with original engravings and photos and includes a glossary and index. 8-12 YO Highly recommended!
Women Make Australian History “The Post War Years Book 2 1946” (Michael Dugan) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Introduces 11 significant women of the era such as Dawn Fraser, Robin Klein, Pat O’Shane, Helen Reddy, Ita Buttrose, Margaret Court, Kay Cottee, Shane Gould and more. This series celebrates the lives of some of the women who have made a contribution to Australian history. Illustrated with original engravings and photos and includes a glossary and index. 8-12 YO Highly recommended!
Australians At War “World War I” (Robert Hillman) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) More than 330 000 volunteers enlisted in the armed forces to support Britain; nearly 60 000 of those men were killed. Looks at the ANZACS and some of the famous battles they fought in the Middle East and Europe, including the Western Front with special emphasis being given to Gallipoli. Looks at what life was like as a soldier on the battlefield, as well as for the people at home in Australia. Great photos and maps and includes an index, glossary and timeline. 9-13 YO
Escape To Death: The Japanese Break-Out At Cowra, 1944 (Hugh Clarke) $4 PB GC On 5 August, 1944, there was a mass break-out of Japanese prisoners-of-war, from a compound in the small town of Cowra in country New South Wales. This early morning escape resulted in the murder of four Australians and the death of 231 prisoners. For security reasons very little was revealed at the time, and this book, originally published as 'Break-Out' in 1965, was the first and only full account. Great reading! 12+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/0091827760/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0
Milestones In Australian History “Towards Independence ” (John & Jennifer Barwick) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Australia was facing a crisis during World War II. PM John Curtin had to protect Australia from Japan but Australian troops were overseas helping the British. Curtin turned to USA for help, an event which marked the beginning of a major change in Australia’s foreign policy and how Australia related to other nations. Special focus on the lives of people involved and the contributions they made is covered. The opinions of ordinary people, too, are looked at by the use of letters, diary entries and poems. Covers the immediate impact of this decision and also how it has impacted Australia 60+ years on. 10+