Vietnam: The Australian War
July 19th 2010 09:29
Original Creative Writing:
Paul Ham
Link: www.harpercollins.com.au
Vietnam: The Australian War
The Illustrated Edition
Paul Ham
Whatever one's view of the Vietnam War, the impact, sacrifice and loss of this tragic time in Australian history cannot be denied. Vietnam: The Australian War is Paul Ham's sweeping and extraordinary account of the longest major war of the 20th century; accompanied for the first time by some of the finest, most memorable, shocking and rare photographs available.
Not only are the big Australian battles - at Long Tan, Coral and Balmoral - brought to life in these images, but also the struggle at home and how politicians of all stripes utterly failed the troops, almost half of who were conscripted on the throw of a dice.
Thousands of servicemen returned to Australia to be met with hostility or indifference. Having voted overwhelmingly to send these men to war, the Australian people then turned and condemned them for their involvement. Regardless, the Australian soldiers, sailors and airmen did their duty - with courage and, in the main, restraint. Indeed, as this classic account shows, the Australian people shared responsibility for this tragic episode that sealed the fate of 50,000 servicemen and women.
Ham's stunning tome captures, in unforgettable detail, the little -reported 'Australian war' and sets this extraordinary visual legacy in its proper context by sharing the stories behind the photographs. Ham's award-winning text, now combined with exceptional and striking images, reconstructs the epic history of a campaign that scarred a country and divided nations, families and friends.
About the author:
Paul Ham is the author of the highly acclaimed Kokoda, shortlisted for the Walkley Award for Non Fiction. He co-wrote and appeared in the ABC's recent two-part documentary based on this book. His second book, Vietnam won the NSW Premier's History Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Award, 'The Nib' CAL Waverley Library Award and the Queensland Premier's Award. He is the Australia correspondent of the London Sunday Times. He was born and educated in Australia and lives in Sydney, having spent several years working in Britain as a journalist and publisher.
The Illustrated Edition
Paul Ham
Whatever one's view of the Vietnam War, the impact, sacrifice and loss of this tragic time in Australian history cannot be denied. Vietnam: The Australian War is Paul Ham's sweeping and extraordinary account of the longest major war of the 20th century; accompanied for the first time by some of the finest, most memorable, shocking and rare photographs available.
Thousands of servicemen returned to Australia to be met with hostility or indifference. Having voted overwhelmingly to send these men to war, the Australian people then turned and condemned them for their involvement. Regardless, the Australian soldiers, sailors and airmen did their duty - with courage and, in the main, restraint. Indeed, as this classic account shows, the Australian people shared responsibility for this tragic episode that sealed the fate of 50,000 servicemen and women.
Ham's stunning tome captures, in unforgettable detail, the little -reported 'Australian war' and sets this extraordinary visual legacy in its proper context by sharing the stories behind the photographs. Ham's award-winning text, now combined with exceptional and striking images, reconstructs the epic history of a campaign that scarred a country and divided nations, families and friends.
About the author:
Paul Ham is the author of the highly acclaimed Kokoda, shortlisted for the Walkley Award for Non Fiction. He co-wrote and appeared in the ABC's recent two-part documentary based on this book. His second book, Vietnam won the NSW Premier's History Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Award, 'The Nib' CAL Waverley Library Award and the Queensland Premier's Award. He is the Australia correspondent of the London Sunday Times. He was born and educated in Australia and lives in Sydney, having spent several years working in Britain as a journalist and publisher.
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