World War Bloody Timor

Name: World War Bloody Timor
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By Peter O’Hanlon

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World War Bloody Timor by Peter O’Hanlon offers an insightful examination of the intense and complex conflicts that unfolded in Timor during the Second World War. The book delves into the military strategies, personal stories, and political dynamics that shaped the region's pivotal role in the war. It blends detailed historical narrative with personal anecdotes to provide a comprehensive perspective on this lesser-known but significant chapter in military history.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in military history and international affairs, as it offers a detailed exploration of the dramatic events and complex political dynamics surrounding the conflict in East Timor. Authored by a knowledgeable historian, it provides insights into both the strategic military operations and the human stories behind them, offering a compelling read for those fascinated by modern history and geopolitical conflicts.

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World War Bloody Timor gives a revealing insight into the extraordinary life of the everyday digger and service in a conflict that was far from ordinary.

My name is Peter O’Hanlon, but everyone in the military, from the lowest digger to the highest officer, has always called me ‘Irish’. You won't see me, or the service men and women like me, featured in the latest blockbuster, but our service lives include drama, laughs, and accounts of deep turmoil that are worth telling. I was a member of the Australian Army for 11 years and during my deployment as part of the INTERFET force, serviced three very impacting tours of East Timor.

What was it like, as a 19-year-old, to land at the Dilli Airport in Australia’s largest deployment since Vietnam?

What are the little-known battles and obstacles that cause unseen scars through a deployment?

What are the impacts on reintegrating into the civilian community?

This is my story, an ordinary soldier; the juicy yarns, the laughs, the battles, the devastating lows, the soaring highs, the blood, sweat, and tears we give in service every day. It will make you laugh and may make you cry. It's the cold hard truth about the impact of a different type of war fought by many who deployed to Timor.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922615695

Publisher: Big Sky Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Big Sky Publishing

Illustration: B & W Photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 3886.0mm

Height: 5842.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 380

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Peter O’Hanlon

About the Author

At 18 Peter followed in his family’s footsteps and joined the Army. He was the first in his long family linage to join the Infantry. His service spanned 11 years with three deployments to East Timor. In 2008 he was medically discharged due to post traumatic stress disorder. He suffered anxiety and severe depression for many years. Then one day stepping onto a film set Peter found his calling, to becoming an actor. He now has a list of film credits and news programs under his belt, some of which include: Occupation, Occupation Rainfall, Dora and the lost city of gold, Kong vs Godzilla, Strangeville and Escape and evasion. Peter is also employed with Extra Specialist out of Brisbane as a weapons and military specialist instructor for actors and the TV movie industry.