Aussie Soldier

Defence Family Matters, Winter '08

Book Review - Up Close and Personal

Aussie Soldier: Up Close and Personal is a collection of anecdotes and reports from soldiers in warlike situations from Federation through to recent operations, complied by Denny Neave with Craig Smith. It introduces luminaries like Charles Bean, Australia's premier war scribe on the beaches at Gallipoli, through to recollections of troopers just doing their job and their experiences in doing so.

Lakes Times, Shell Harbour and Northern Leader, Woolongong - 05 May '08

Vet contributes to tales of courage

VIETNAM veteran and Primbee resident Ian Cavanough has contributed to a new book called Aussie Soldier Up Close and Personal.

Womens Day - 28 April '08

Reviews

Aussie Soldier. Up Close And Personal, by Denny Neave with Craig Smith, 12 Parasols, rrp $34.95. A selection of stories combined with extracts from diaries and letters home that reflect the values held by our armed forces. From World War I to the present, it shows the spirit and mateship that makes them what they are. For Grandpa or Dad, certainly, but it's one for everyone, whatever their age.

Canberra Times - 28 April '08

Soldiers' personal stories of valour

With the appeal of Anzac Day apparparently holding as strong a grip as ever on the imagination of Asutralians, so the consequent upsurge in the exploration of the nation's military history continues to flourish.
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The Weekend Australian - 28 April '08

The Digger distilled

IN December 1918, Winston Churchill looked forward 100 years from "the headstream of Australian history" to a time when Australians would re-examine their role in the world-shaking events of the Great War.
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The Daily Advertiser (Regional NSW) - 25 April '08

Soldiers tell stories in new book

"After about two hours of darkness 30 men were all in the tunnel waiting for the final breakthrough, when all of a sudden the guards started yelling..."
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Sydney City Weekly (clockon: interview) - 24 April '08

A digger's tour of duty

"We got 5200 Australians out of Lebanon. It was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. The relief on their faces... ".
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Lismore Northern Star - 19 April '08

quickflicks

DEDICATED to the past and present serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families, this book is a collection of anecdotes, excerpts from diaries and personal stories.....
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Sunday Tasmanian - 19 April '08

BookChat

WHILE Macklin reminds us of the heroics of the diggers, the authors of Aussie Soldier: up close and personal fuse historical and contemporary comments, presenting various impressions of what it means to be an Australian soldier.
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Jetstar Magazine (The Word) - April '08

National Treasures

Aussie Soldier shares tales of bravery, courage and compassion that go deep into the hearts and minds of soldiers, revealing the unique larrikin nature that characterises our national identity.
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Rotarian Life - April '08

Aussie Soldier - Up Close and Personal

"A SOLDIER is asked to kill and keep the peace, to lay down his life and carry out what his country asks of him, he is a son, brother, father, uncle and mate." Aussie Soldier - Up Close and Personal is a fascinating and vivid account of the unique characteristics that shape an Australian soldier.
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Manly Daily - 25 March '08

Untold stories of Australian soldiers

"As the son of a Vietnam veteran and an army reservist for 20 years, Avalon's Danny Neaves knows too well the tales of death and destruction that go hand-in-hand with the job of soldier."

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Stand To - March '08

Real soldiers, real stories

The publisher's notes say: "Aussie Soldier is a vivid account of the unique characteristics that shape an Australian soldier. Author Denny Neave has created an exceptional book featuring the personal anecdotes and experiences of Aussie soldiers from World War I to current conflicts. With the assistance of more than 200 Australian soldiers, Aussie Soldier provides up close and personal perspectives on what being a soldier means to them."
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