Tobruk 1941

Name: Tobruk 1941
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925498455
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By Peter Cochrane and Chester Wilmot

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Tobruk 1941 by Peter Cochrane and Chester Wilmot explores the intense and strategic World War II siege of Tobruk, where a valiant garrison of Commonwealth troops held their ground against Axis forces. This historical account vividly captures the bravery and hardships faced by the defenders, showcasing their endurance and tactical ingenuity amid challenging conditions. The book offers an insightful view into a key battle that played a crucial role in the North African campaign.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by detailed accounts of World War II, particularly the North African campaign. It offers an in-depth look at the siege of Tobruk, highlighting the bravery and strategic insights of Australian soldiers. If you're intrigued by military history and personal stories from wartime, this book provides a compelling narrative.

This is a landmark Australian war story that celebrates resistance, courage, sacrifice, mateship and sheer grit.

* Introduction by Peter Cochrane to be placed in major broadsheet newspaper such as the Australian * Reviews in broadsheet newspapers and military journals such as Reveille, Army News, and Australian Defence Magazine. * Reviews in historical publications such as the Victorian Historical Journal * Interviews with introducer Peter Cochrane on ABC and local radio. * Reading copies available before publication. * Shared advertising in magazines like the Monthly and the Big Issue. * Feature title in Text newsletters, website and social media campaigns.

Description

In early 1941, Australian soldiers stormed Italy's stronghold on the Libyan coast and took control of the port city of Tobruk. Heavily outnumbered, yet resourceful and defiant, the Australians then defended the garrison against sustained attack by German forces.

For five months, the 'Rats of Tobruk' held on, dealing a major blow to the Axis powers' North African campaign. Tobruk 1941 is the pioneering ABC reporter Chester Wilmot's on-the-ground account of the siege, a landmark work of war writing.

This edition comes with a new introduction by the historian Peter Cochrane.

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Tobruk 1941 is a compelling depiction of the historic battle, vividly described by Peter Cochrane and Chester Wilmot. The book is praised for its gripping narrative that brings the battlefield to life, showcasing Wilmot's pioneering approach to contemporary military history writing. Reviewers highlight his incisive insights and vivid storytelling, offering readers a detailed and engaging view of the events at Tobruk.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498455

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 464

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Chester Wilmot Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Peter Cochrane

About the Author

Chester Wilmot was born in 1911, and studied history and law at the University of Melbourne. After working briefly as a legal clerk, he became a war correspondent for the ABC and later the BBC, working in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and New Guinea. A dynamic, innovative and sometimes controversial journalist, Wilmot reported from the frontlines of many key battles. He later settled in England, where he became a broadcaster and military historian. His second book, The Struggle for Europe (1952), was a bestseller and is still considered one of the finest books about World War II. Wilmot died in a plane crash in 1954.