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Barney Greatrex
From Bomber Command to the French Resistance - the stirring story of an Australian hero
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Barney Greatrex
The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero BARNEY GREATREX - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter.
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The incredible untold World War II story of Australian hero Barney Greatrex - from Bomber Command to French Resistance fighter.
A school and university cadet in Sydney, Barney Greatrex signed up for RAF Bomber Command in 1941, eager to get straight into the very centre of the Allied counterattack. Bombing Germany night after night, Barney's 61 Squadron faced continual enemy fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire - death or capture by the Nazis loomed large. Very few survived more than 20 missions, and it was on his 20th mission, in 1944, that Barney's luck finally ran out: he was shot down over occupied France.
But his war was far from over. Rescued by the French Resistance, Barney seized the opportunity to carry on fighting and joined the Maquis in the liberation of France from the occupying German forces, who rarely took prisoners.
Later, Barney was awarded the French Legion of Honour, but for seventy years he said almost nothing of his incredible war service - surviving two of the most dangerous battlefronts. Aged 97, Barney Greatrex revealed his truly great Australian war story to acclaimed bestselling author Michael Veitch.
'Fascinating . . . Veitch brings the story vividly to life' Sydney Morning Herald Pick of the Week.
'Veitch has done a wonderful job . . . a fast-paced and thrilling tale' Daily Telegraph.
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Barney Greatrex has been praised for its extraordinary storytelling and fascinating narrative. Michael Veitch brilliantly weaves Barney's story with insightful connections to the broader context of the war, providing a compelling read. Reviews highlight the work as a significant addition to Australian military history.
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ISBN: 9780733640902
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Michael Veitch is well known as an author, actor and former ABC television and radio presenter. His books include the critically acclaimed accounts of Australian airmen in World War II, 44 Days, Heroes of the Skies, Fly, Flak, Barney Greatrex, Turning Point and The Battle of the Bismarck Sea. He lives in the Yarra Valley, outside Melbourne.
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