Bibliograph

Pure massacre, Aussie soldiers reflect on the Rwandan genocide, Kevin O'Halloran

Type

Label

Pure massacre, Aussie soldiers reflect on the Rwandan genocide, Kevin O'Halloran

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pure massacre

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Kevin O'Halloran

Sub title

Aussie soldiers reflect on the Rwandan genocide

Summary

Pure Massacre is a record of what happened during this peacekeeping mission. Kevin "Irish" O'Halloran, a Platoon Sergeant at the time, stresses the weaknesses of the UN charter and what happens when "good men do nothing". He pulls together the perspectives of the Australian personnel who served in Rwanda at this time. Pure Massacre gives a new and personal voice to the Kibeho Massacre. It took a special brand of bravery, discipline, compassion and nerve to do what they did. And while no Australian died during and immediately after the massacre at Kibeho their service was not without cost as Pure Massacre testifies, the suffering and tragedy is embedded in their memories

Target audience

adult

Creator