{"title":"Mark Willacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Willacy is an acclaimed journalist and author known for his insightful explorations into military history and contemporary conflicts. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to uncovering the truth, he has produced works that resonate with readers who have an interest in the complex world of military operations and their broader implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWillacy's notable work, \u003cem\u003eRogue Forces\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a gripping and thoroughly researched account of the covert activities and ethical dilemmas faced by military personnel. This book delves into the challenging world of elite soldiers and the unpredictable circumstances they navigate, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of military history and those seeking a deeper understanding of the forces that shape such narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe books by Mark Willacy in our collection provide not only a historical recount but also a thought-provoking examination of morality and the consequences of war. His engaging storytelling and commitment to transparency make his works an essential addition to any reader's library. Discover Willacy’s remarkable ability to blend factual reporting with narrative flair in our History \u0026amp; Military section today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rogue-forces-by-mark-willacy-9781761101786","title":"Rogue Forces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Non-fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Award's Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLonglisted for the Australian Political Book of the Year Award.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRogue Forces\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the explosive first insiders’ story of how some of Australia’s revered SAS soldiers crossed the line in Afghanistan, descending from elite warriors to unlawful killers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Willacy, who won a Gold Walkley for exposing SAS war crimes, has penetrated the SAS code of silence to reveal one of the darkest chapters in our country’s military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWillacy’s devastating award-winning \u003ci\u003eFour Corners\u003c\/i\u003e programme, ‘Killing Fields’ captured on film for the first time a war crime perpetrated by an Australian: the killing of a terrified, unarmed Afghan man in a field by an SAS soldier. It caused shockwaves around the world and resulted in an Australian Federal Police war crimes investigation. It also sparked a new line of investigation by the Brereton inquiry, the independent Australian Defence Force inquiry into war crimes in Afghanistan. It was a game changer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut for Willacy, it was just the beginning of a much bigger story. More SAS soldiers came forward with undeniable evidence and eyewitness testimony of other unlawful killings, and exposed a culture of brutality and impunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRogue Forces\u003c\/i\u003e takes you out on the patrols where the killings happened. The result is a gripping character-driven story that embeds you on the front line in the thick of the action as those soldiers share for the first time what they witnessed. Willacy also confronts those accused about their sides of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, \u003ci\u003eRogue Forces\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about the true heroes who had the courage to come forward and expose the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is their story. A story that had to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'[T]his brilliant and courageous book should be required reading for anyone seeking to paint our most recent military adventure as morally unambiguous. 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