Across the Sea to War: Anz Troop Convoys Ffrom 1865 Through Two World Wars to Korea And Vietnam by Peter Plowman

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Australia and New Zealand have a proud record of sending troops overseas to fight for Great Britain when conflicts have arisen over the years. This book chronicles the transporting of these troops by ship to overseas destinations, starting with the Sudan Campaign in 1865, which was followed by participation in the Boer War at the turn of the century. This is a story that has never been told before, about an aspect of war that has been largely overlooked by military historians. However, show more without the convoys, the outcome of the entire war would have been very different. This is far more than a book about ships, or the war in general. It is a very different, yet highly compelling story of men thrust into dangerous situations, who coped with daily life with the courage and humour that was typical of the average soldier. The book will be an essential addition to the library of anyone with an interest in military history, naval history, maritime history, the Second World War, or the great liners of the past. show less

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Derek_Law 208 reviews

A comprehensive guide to the voyages and conditions for the troops. The very readable narrative is constructed around contemporary diaries and official records.

Oct 4, 2012

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