Walking with the Anzacs

An updated guide to Australian battlefields of the Western Front
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Walking with the Anzacs by Mat McLachlan offers a rich exploration of the sites where Australian and New Zealand troops served during World War I. This guide provides historical context and narratives for each location, bringing to life the experiences and sacrifices of the ANZAC soldiers. Through detailed descriptions and insights, it serves as both a historical reference and a tribute to the bravery of these troops.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by military history and seek a detailed exploration of the Anzac experience during the First World War. Through engaging narratives and poignant insights, it offers an enriching journey across significant battlefields and commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzac soldiers.

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Walking with the Anzacs

Now fully revised for 2023, this is the essential and comprehensive guide to the Australian battlefields of the Western Front for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs.

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Now fully revised for 2023, this is the essential and comprehensive guide to the Australian battlefields of the Western Front for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs.

From one of Australia's leading battlefield historians, Mat McLachlan, Walking with the Anzacs covers the fourteen most important Anzac battlefields, including Passchendaele, Pozieres, and Bullecourt. With illustrated walking tours and comprehensive descriptions of battles, this is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of the first Anzacs, see where they fought, and marvel at their spirit and bravery.

Each tour is designed around easily accessible walking routes and features a detailed description of the battle and moving quotes from the men who witnessed the battle first-hand. Areas of interest that you can expect to see on your walk include battlefield landmarks, memorials to the men who fought there, and the cemeteries where many of them still lie.

Walking with the Anzacs is fully revised and updated for 2023, making it the ultimate guide for anyone interested in learning about the history of our Anzacs and retracing their footsteps on the Western Front.

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Walking with the Anzacs by Mat McLachlan offers engaging insights into the battlefields of World War One, where Australian and New Zealand troops fought. Readers appreciate its detailed maps and stories, enriching their understanding of history. The book is often praised for its evocative narrative, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733650642

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Mat McLachlan is one of Australia's leading battlefield historians and media presenters in the history space. He is also the author of Walking with the Anzacs, Gallipoli: The Battlefield Guide and The Cowra Breakout, and the founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours, which sends thousands of Australians to visit battlefields around the world each year.

As a media presenter, Mat is a regular on TV and radio and in print. He produces and hosts three of the leading history podcasts in Australia: Living History, BattleWalks and Pete & Gary's Military History. He appears regularly

as a history expert on all major Australian television and radio networks, and reaches over five million viewers on YouTube each year.

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