| ISBN |
9781877007934 |
| 1877007935 |
| Name |
Walker, Carlie author. |
| Title |
Audacity : stories of heroic Australians in wartime / written by Carlie Walker. |
| Published |
Canberra Commonwealth of Australia, 2014. |
| Description |
56 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour map, portraits, ; 30 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Outstanding and gallant service: Major General Sir Neville Howse -- Bravery under fire: Sister Claire Trestrail -- Coolness and courage: Lieutenant Commander Henry Stoker -- For saving life, not taking it: Corporal Ernest Corey -- Daring conduct: Ensign Nancy Wake -- Refusal to admit defeat: Sergeant Thomas Derrick -- Leadership and courage: Wing Commander Peter Isaacson -- Determination and skill: Wing Commander Vance Drummond -- Inspirational leadership: Warrant Officer Class 2 Rayene Simpson -- Courage and calm: Lieutenant Colonel Harold Jarvie -- Exceptional courage: Corporal Mark Donaldson -- Where did they serve overseas? |
| Summary |
This book tells the stories of Australian men and women who have shown extraordinary boldness or courage during wartime. |
| Reading Program Note |
Premier's Reading Challenge 5-6. |
| Subjects |
Military service, Voluntary -- Australia -- History |
| Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography |
| World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Australian -- Juvenile literature |
| War and education -- Australia |
| Soldiers -- Australia -- Attitudes |
| Military nursing -- Australia -- Personal narratives |
| Military service -- History -- Australia |
| Premier's Reading Challenge 5-6 |
| Australia -- Armed Forces |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- Personal narratives |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- History |
| Australia -- History, Military |
| Added Corporate Names |
Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs publisher. |
| Australian War Memorial publisher. |
| Series |
Century of service |
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