Soldiers' Tales: Volumes 1 and 2
By (Author) Denny Neave
Big Sky Publishing
Big Sky Publishing
28th July 2021
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Modern warfare
355
Paperback
384
A collection of stories that are entertaining, emotional and humorous, Soldiers Tale is a wonderful tribute to the Aussie digger. Australian soldiers share their stories and anecdotes from World War One to the modern day conflict, the stories that are usually saved for Anzac Day or a catch-up with mates over a cup of tea or an icy cold beer. In their own words they provide a fascinating glimpse of the many funny and touching moments that our diggers often hold tight to their chest. The collection of stories featured in Soldiers Tale vividly provide a taste of what a soldiers life is like in both war and peace.
From the pyramids of Egypt where a pint-sized captain used lateral thinking to gain respect, Anzac day on the porch with Banjo Patterson or a scorpion in the pants in Vietnam, their stories showcase the laconic sense of humour of the Aussie digger that wonderful ability to get the job done with a sense of fun and a helping hand for a mate.
The stories within Soldiers Tales will warm the heart, bring a smile to the face or a tear to the eye. These tales will appeal to all ages, offering younger readers a fascinating insight into the mind of the soldier at war. The book is stylishly presented and designed for easy reading, the perfect gift book for all ages.
Denny Neave lives in Queensland. His familys military history and service spans many generations and goes back to the Crimean War. Growing up in a military environment and seeing the professionalism of his father was the driving inspiration for Dennys interest in military history. He has authored five military titles and produced a military history documentary Long Tan to Afghanistan.