The Long Shadow

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Australia's Vietnam Veterns Since the War

By Peter Yule

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The Long Shadow by Peter Yule provides an in-depth examination of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. It explores the political, social, and personal impacts of the conflict on the nation, detailing how it shaped both individual lives and broader Australian society. This historical analysis offers a comprehensive look at the war's enduring legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate details of Australia's involvement in military history and its impact on the nation's development. The author offers an in-depth exploration of historical events, providing compelling insights into the socio-political changes that have shaped modern Australia. It's ideal for readers who appreciate detailed historical narratives and are keen on understanding the complexities of military influence on society.

The Long Shadow

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'Most veterans were either alcoholics or workaholics and I fitted into the latter category.' - Chris Cannin (6RAR, 1967; 7RAR, 1967-68)

'When I look back and I see what I used to do ... there were a lot of things wrong that I would never ever admit to at the time ... I thought I was fine, but I wasn't.' - Alan Thornton (17 CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON, 1968-69)

The medical and psychological legacies of the Vietnam War are major and continuing issues for veterans, their families and the community, yet the facts about the impact of Agent Orange, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other long-term health aspects are little understood. The Long Shadow sets the record straight about the health of Vietnam veterans and reveals a more detailed and complex picture.

Profiling the stories of the veterans themselves, this comprehensive and authoritative book is a pioneering work of history on the aftermath of war. It takes a broad approach to the medical legacies, exploring the post-war experiences of Vietnam veterans, the evolution and development of the repatriation system in the post-Vietnam decades, and the evolving medical understanding of veterans' health issues.

The Long Shadow will remain a crucial part of understanding the experience of Australian veterans.' - The Saturday Paper

Read this wonderful book. It will open your eyes to a tragedy of the Australian story.' - The Examiner

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The Long Shadow by Peter Yule offers a defining account of the experiences of Vietnam War veterans, delving deeply into their struggles and long-term impacts through empathetic and well-researched narratives. The book captures personal reflections from veterans, highlighting challenges such as alcoholism, work addiction, and the internal conflicts many faced, often going unrecognised at the time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742237183

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1400g

Pages: 688

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Asian History Australian & Pacific History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Peter Yule

About the Author

Peter Yule is a Research Fellow of the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne. He has published over 20 books on Australian military, medical and economic history, including histories of the Collins Class submarine project, Australian National Airways and the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.