The Soldier: A History of Courage, Sacrifice and Brotherhood (PAPERBACK)
UK £10.99,
UK Publication September 2010
ISBN 9781848311534
Paperback
Page Extent 560
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From Wellington’s battles against the French in Spain to the horrors of deadly house-to-house fighting by US Marines in Fallujah, this unique history of the soldier provides a penetrating insight into the politics, emotions and psychology of war and its aftermath.
Drawing upon hundreds of narrative accounts of warfare written by soldiers (and sailors, airmen and marines) from many nations (including contemporary accounts from Iraq and Afghanistan), Darren Moore’s book, in the words of Martin Bell OBE, ‘really gets inside the soldier’s mind and benefits from setting out the record without sentiment. It is a timely and unvarnished reminder of the reality of warfare.’
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‘This is a powerful book, and should be read anyone contemplating taking the queen’s shilling’ Max Arthur
‘A thoughtful study of the impact of fighting on the individual soldier … Moore is particular good on the intense bonds of comradeship that develop between frontline troops’ Daily Mail
‘An intriguing look at the emotion, psychology and politics that underpin soldiering … essential reading.’ Soldier
‘A very rich book that thoroughly explores the psychology and behaviour of the soldier on the frontline’ Military Illustrated
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Darren Moore served in the Australian Army for seventeen years and held the rank of major when he left the service. He is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Command and Staff College (Joint). Highlights of his military service include operational deployments to Papua New Guinea and East Timor and serving for two-and-a-half years (2001-03) with the United States Army on an army-to-army exchange. Darren is currently a PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales.
See more books by: Darren Moore
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Other editions / related titles:
The Soldier: A History of Courage, Sacrifice and Brotherhood (HARDBACK)
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