{"title":"Peter Ewer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling narratives of Peter Ewer, a prominent author dedicated to unearthing the valiant tales of history. Peter Ewer's works, especially renowned in the fields of history and military studies, offer readers an insightful journey into the past, focusing on lesser-known yet significant events and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of his collection is \u003cem\u003eForgotten Anzacs\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that shines a light on the oft-overlooked stories of the Anzac soldiers whose bravery and sacrifices have been somewhat overshadowed in the annals of history. With meticulous research and a gripping storytelling style, Ewer provides a fresh perspective on historical narratives that are both informative and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Ewer's books are a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and anyone keen to explore the intricacies of military history beyond the mainstream accounts. His works not only educate but also spark curiosity about the intricate tapestry of our shared human past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forgotten-anzacs-by-peter-ewer-9781925321296","title":"Forgotten Anzacs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the largely unknown story of another Anzac force, which fought not at Gallipoli, but in Greece, during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesperately outnumbered and fighting in deeply inhospitable conditions, these Anzacs found themselves engaging in a long retreat through Greece, under constant air attack. Most of the Anzac Corps was evacuated by the end of April 1941, but many men got only as far as Crete. Fighting a German paratroop invasion there in May, large numbers were taken captive and spent four long years as prisoners of the Nazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe campaign in Greece turned out to have uncanny parallels to the original Gallipoli operation—both were inspired by Winston Churchill, both were badly planned by British military leaders, and both ended in defeat and evacuation. Just as Gallipoli provided military academies the world over with lessons in how not to conduct a complex feat of arms, Churchill's Greek adventure reinforced fundamental lessons in modern warfare—heavy tanks could not be stopped by men armed with rifles, and Stuka dive-bombers would not be deflected by promises of air support from London that were never honoured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, there has been no history on the campaign in Greece and Crete written from a truly Anzac perspective. Based on rarely accessed archives and more than 30 interviews with Australian, Greek, and New Zealand veterans, this superb book gives overdue recognition to the brave, forgotten Anzacs of 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338652995820,"sku":"9781925321296","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13538293482873.jpg?v=1743741521"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-ewer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}