Valiant for Truth

Name: Valiant for Truth
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781742235172
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The Life of Chester Wilmot, War Correspondent

By Mr Peter Brune and Neil McDonald

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Valiant for Truth by Peter Brune and Neil McDonald delves into the life of Lieutenant Ralph Honner, a distinguished figure in Australian military history. The biography recounts his leadership during critical battles in World War II, showcasing his strategic brilliance and dedication. The memoir provides an intimate look into his personal and professional challenges, commemorating his exceptional contributions to the nation's military achievements.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in World War II history and the experiences of Australians in combat. The detailed narrative provides a compelling insight into the courage and determination of soldiers, making it a fascinating read for those who appreciate personal stories of heroism and sacrifice.

Following the war he continued reporting and broadcasting, and published The Struggle for Europe , his classic account of the Normandy invasion and its aftermath. He was tragically killed in the crash of the BOAC Comet over Greece in 1954, returning from Australia where he had been covering the Royal Tour.

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Chester Wilmot (1911-1954) was a renowned Australian war correspondent, broadcaster, journalist, and writer. Covering the first triumphant North African battles of Bardia, Tobruk, and Derna, the heartbreaking disaster of the Greek Campaign, the epic struggle along the famed Kokoda Track, the momentous amphibious invasion at Normandy, and the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany, his voice stood above all others during BBC and ABC broadcasts throughout WWII.

Following the war, he continued reporting and broadcasting and published The Struggle for Europe, his classic account of the Normandy invasion and its aftermath. He was tragically killed in the crash of the BOAC Comet over Greece in 1954, returning from Australia where he had been covering the Royal Tour.

Valiant for Truth charts Wilmot's exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century. It contains the most complete account to date of the command crisis in New Guinea in 1942 and his extraordinary feud with Australian Commander-in-Chief General Sir Thomas Blamey. Bestselling authors Neil McDonald and Peter Brune unite to tell the story in this, the first full biography of one of the most important correspondents of WWII.

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Valiant for Truth is lauded as a detailed and evocative biography, capturing the remarkable life of an exemplary Australian journalist known for his commitment to accuracy. It celebrates the subject's profound insights and contributions to journalism, with reviewers appreciating the meticulous effort in bringing his story to life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742235172

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 528

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Biography & Memoir History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Mr Peter Brune Neil McDonald Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

Neil McDonald is a film historian and author. Hisbooks include Kokoda Front Line: the amazing storyof legendary Australian war cameraman Damien Parer(revised edition 2012). He is co-author with PeterBrune of 200 Shots, a pictorial account of Australianfighting on the Kokoda Track.

Peter Brune is the bestselling author of A Bastardof a Place: the Australians in Papua; Those RaggedBloody Heroes: from the Kokoda Trail to Gona Beach1942 and most recently Descent into Hell: The fallof Singapore – Pudu and Changi – the Thai Burmarailway.