A moving insight into the experience of war, based on the letters and diaries of over 300 soldiers.
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"This is an extremely worthwhile study of an army..." R. Higham, Choice
"Johnston's discussion of the sources of stress on battlefields...is both scholarly and moving. It would be useful for any modern commander planning a ground war to refer to the discussion here of the incidence of psychoneurotic casualties both before, during and after battle." John McCarthy, Pacific Affairs
This moving book examines Australian front-line soldiers' reactions to their ordeal in World War II. Based on the letters and diaries of more than 300 soldiers, its focus is the stress they faced and how they coped with it. Johnston challenges the stereotype of the fearless, undisciplined, comradely Australian soldier.
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Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: COLLINS BOOKS, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. 1st Ed. 261pp, octavo hardcover in dj. boards clean, tight binding, interior text clean. DJ covers clean and sharp, no tears, in mylar cover. Codice articolo 156553
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Da: THE CROSS Art + Books, Sydney, NSW, Australia
22.0 x 14.0cms 264pp b/w illusts very good+ hardback & dustwrapper The chapters are: the unnatural life at the Front; experiences of fear & death; major sources of front-line stress; when fear becomes unbearable; taking the strians of the front line; callous bigwigs & boredom; army muck-ups; resentment of inequality; discipline and making the most of army life; a band of brothers? aftermath & conclusions. Codice articolo 20231101
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Da: masted books, Gilberton, SA, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, only marking is personal bookplate on inside front board otherwise clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with only light scuffing on surface and along edges, no significant tears or tape repairs. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Codice articolo 007579
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Da: Sutton Books, Norwich, VT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. hbk 261pp an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked in sleeve-protected dj dj as new. Codice articolo Aus29-B
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Da: Ripponlea Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. xx+261pp., Pictorial b/w photographic dustjacket with hint of rubbing to upper spine-end of jacket- covered in removable protective clear plastic, blue papered boards with silver text to spine, ack., conventions & abbrev., intro., maps, b/w plts. & illust. & text, tables, appends., notes, bibliog., index. At the Front Line draws on a plethora of letters, diaries and documents written by more than 300 Australian soldiers in the field to present a picture of the hardships and triumphs of their national wartime experience. Size: Octavo. Book. Codice articolo 002971
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Da: Arete Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Codice articolo 012504
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Da: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book and jacket. This copy just out of long-term storage. Codice articolo 037592
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Da: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Codice articolo ABLIING23Feb2416190007249
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. At the Front Line draws on a plethora of letters, diaries and documents written by over 300 Australian soldiers in the field to present a picture of the hardships and triumphs of their wartime experience. Mark Johnston analyses the suffering of front-line soldiers caused not only by the opposing force, but also by the conditions imposed by their own army. The book details the physical and psychological pressures of life at the front and shows how soldiers survived or surrendered to unbearable environments, fear, boredom and the constant threat of impending death. The myths of mateship and equanimity are brought under scrutiny. Much hostility can be explained by competition between ranks and the perceived hostility of superiors. The author investigates the immense strain that led to many breakdowns and the characteristic forebearance that saw so many others through. This book examines Australian front-line soldiers' reactions to their ordeal in World War II. Based on the letters and diaries of more than 300 soldiers, its focus is the stress they faced and how they coped with it. Johnston challenges the stereotype of the fearless, undisciplined, comradely Australian soldier. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780521560375
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Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Codice articolo I-9780521560375
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