| ISBN |
9781877007934 |
| Name |
Walker, Carlie |
| Title |
Audacity : stories of heroic Australians in wartime written by Carlie Walker. |
| Portion of title |
Stories of heroic Australians in wartime |
| Published |
201 |
| Description |
56 pages : colour illustrations, portraits, maps ; 30 cm. |
| Series |
Century of service |
| Notes |
Time line: Boer War, 1899-1902 -- First World War, 1914-1918 -- Second World War, 1939-1945 -- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Vietnam War, 1962-1975 -- Recent conflicts and peacekeeping 1990-today. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Outstanding and gallant service: Major General Sir Neville Howse -- Bravery under fire: Sister Claire Trestrail -- Coolness and courage: Lieutenant Commander Henry Stoker -- For saving life, not taking it: Corporal Ernest Corey -- Daring conduct: Ensign Nancy Wake -- Refusal to admit defeat: Sergeant Thomas Derrick -- Leadership and courage: Wing Commander Peter Isaacson -- Determination and skill: Wing Commander Vance Drummond -- Inspirational leadership: Warrant Officer Class 2 Rayene Simpson -- Courage and calm: Lieutenant Colonel Harold Jarvie -- Exceptional courage: Corporal Mark Donaldson -- Where did they serve overseas? |
| Summary |
"This book tells the stories of Australian men and women who have shown extraordinary boldness or courage during wartime"--Australian War Memorial web site. |
| Target audience note |
Primary and lower secondary school students. |
| Subjects |
Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography |
| Military nursing -- Australia -- Personal narratives |
| War and education -- Australia |
| Soldiers -- Australia -- Attitudes |
| Military service -- History -- Australia |
| Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- History |
| Australia -- History, Military |
| Australia -- History, Military |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- Personal narratives |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- History |
| Added Names |
Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs |
| Australian War Memorial |
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