Quiet Courage: Forgotten Heroes of World War Two

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What could induce a young pilot to walk out onto the wing of his burning aircraft at 13,000 feet
Why would a plucky young woman descend into the bowels of a sinking ship knowing that she would almost certainly die there
Why did a family remain on their farm, tending crops while suffering four long years of deadly artillery shelling
How did a former fishing trawler sink one of Hitlers deadliest U-boats, and who were the two Australian nurses who protected wounded patients with their own bodies while experiencing a savage machine-gun attack
Why did a young naval apprentice keep rowing when his hands had been so badly burned, they were literally glued to his oar And who were the two selfless Dads Army soldiers who miraculously saved the lives of hundreds of their comrades even when it meant sacrificing their own
These and many other fascinating questions are answered in one of the most remarkable books of gallantry, fortitude and selfsacrifice you will ever read. Quiet Courage: Forgotten Heroes of World War Two is a book about thoughtful, intelligent actions and above all, an enviable capacity for bravery.

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Tony Matthews is a Welsh-Australian author and historian who had dedicated almost his entire adult life to writing Australian and world history. He writes extensively on military and espionage history with a specific emphasis on both world wars. He is the author of more than thirty books including several historical novels.