The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins

Name: The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins
Brand: Penguin Random House Australia
SKU: 9780143571667
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By Patsy Adam-Smith

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In The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins by Patsy Adam-Smith, the story delves into the experiences of Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought during World War I. It captures the camaraderie, bravery, and hardships faced by these troops, painting a vivid picture of their journey from enlistment to the battlefield and beyond. The narrative explores personal stories, bringing to life the reality of war through the eyes of the ANZACS.
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The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins by Patsy Adam-Smith offers a compelling dive into the harrowing experiences of Australian and New Zealand soldiers during the First World War. You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical narratives that explore the courage, camaraderie, and resilience of those who served in the ANZAC forces, providing both a moving tribute and a detailed account of their wartime journey.

The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins

Gallipoli was the final resting place for thousands of young Australians. Death struck so fast there was no time for escape or burial. And when Gallipoli was over there was the misery of the European Campaign. Patsy Adam-Smith read over 8000 diaries and letters to write her acclaimed best-seller about the First World War.

The Anzacs remains unrivalled as the classic account of Australia's involvement in the First World War.

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The ANZACS: War Popular Penguins by Patsy Adam-Smith is a profound recollection of the First World War, capturing the harrowing experiences faced by thousands of young Australians. Gallipoli served as the final resting place for many, with death arriving so swiftly that escape or burial was often impossible. Following Gallipoli was the relentless torment of the European Campaign.

To craft this acclaimed best-seller, Patsy Adam-Smith immersed herself in over 8000 diaries and letters. Numerous soldiers approached her to share why they volunteered, what they witnessed, and their sentiments about the monumental tragedy that unfolded. Their unembellished accounts resonate with a vividness that eclipses any novel; the passage of time has not faded their memories of lost comrades and the dreadful realities of war.

These narratives offer extraordinary insights into the lives of ordinary men and leave a lasting impression on the reader. When first published in 1978, The ANZACS was awarded the Age Book of the Year and it remains the definitive account of Australia's participation in the First World War.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143571667

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 512

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Biography & Memoir Fiction Historical Fiction Patsy Adam-Smith

About the Author

Patsy Adam-Smith, AO, OBE, was born in 1926 in Nowingi, Victoria. She was the daughter of country railway workers and went on to write about her childhood in Hear the Train Blow, 1964. The author of some 30 books, she had the rare ability to tap our Australian consciousness and bring us closer to our national identity. Throughout her life she has displayed a passion for adventure and scholarship, and a great love of Australia. The Anzacs shared the 1978 Age Book of the Year Award and was made into a popular TV series. In 1980 she received an OBE for services to literature, and in 1994 she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for her contribution to community history. Patsy Adam-Smith died in 2001.