The Resource Australian POWs : the untold stories of WWI, David Coombes
Australian POWs : the untold stories of WWI, David Coombes
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- Summary
- The experiences of Australian prisoners of war (POWs) or Kriegsgefangeners held captive in Germany has been largely forgotten or ignored -- overshadowed by the horrid stories of Australians imprisoned by the Japanese during World War Two. Yet the stories not only provide an account of what those young Australian soldiers experienced and the spirit they showed in responding to captivity, but also for the insight they provide into Germany in the last eighteen months of the war. Coombes draws upon previous inaccessible records -- including the interviews conducted many years before by Chalk -- as well as private papers and unpublished manuscripts. He paints a vivid picture of young soldiers who survived the trauma of battle, only to find themselves facing an unknown fate at the hands of an often vindictive and cruel enemy. These 'comrades in distress', many wounded and traumatised by trench warfare, quickly discovered the bond of brotherhood, often the key to survival in a harsh environment with little food, poor medical treatment, back-breaking work and the anguish of confinement. What emerges in the pages of this amazingly detailed account is the typical Australian sense of humour and the sheer will to live that marked these men. Above all, it was their determination to be free and to return once more to their families that ensured their survival; often against overwhelming odds. Australian POWs is a fitting tribute to the World War One soldiers and POWs. David Coombes highlights the ordeals these men went through, their stoicism in enduring their mistreatment, and the fearlessness of a few in launching ingenious attempts to escape. He proves beyond doubt that their stories are by no means less compelling than those of their World War II brothers
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Large print edition.
- Extent
- xii, 741 pages (large print)
- Note
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- Originally published as: Crossing the wire. Newport, NSW : Big Sky Publishing, 2011
- Copyright page from original book
- Isbn
- 9780369363671
- Label
- Australian POWs : the untold stories of WWI
- Title
- Australian POWs
- Title remainder
- the untold stories of WWI
- Statement of responsibility
- David Coombes
- Title variation
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- Untold stories of WWI
- Australian prisoners of war
- Subject
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- Large type books
- Prisoners of war -- Australia -- Biography
- Prisoners of war -- Germany
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Australia
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Australian
- Australia -- History -- 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Social aspects
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Australian
- Australia, Army | Infantry Brigade, 4th
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- The experiences of Australian prisoners of war (POWs) or Kriegsgefangeners held captive in Germany has been largely forgotten or ignored -- overshadowed by the horrid stories of Australians imprisoned by the Japanese during World War Two. Yet the stories not only provide an account of what those young Australian soldiers experienced and the spirit they showed in responding to captivity, but also for the insight they provide into Germany in the last eighteen months of the war. Coombes draws upon previous inaccessible records -- including the interviews conducted many years before by Chalk -- as well as private papers and unpublished manuscripts. He paints a vivid picture of young soldiers who survived the trauma of battle, only to find themselves facing an unknown fate at the hands of an often vindictive and cruel enemy. These 'comrades in distress', many wounded and traumatised by trench warfare, quickly discovered the bond of brotherhood, often the key to survival in a harsh environment with little food, poor medical treatment, back-breaking work and the anguish of confinement. What emerges in the pages of this amazingly detailed account is the typical Australian sense of humour and the sheer will to live that marked these men. Above all, it was their determination to be free and to return once more to their families that ensured their survival; often against overwhelming odds. Australian POWs is a fitting tribute to the World War One soldiers and POWs. David Coombes highlights the ordeals these men went through, their stoicism in enduring their mistreatment, and the fearlessness of a few in launching ingenious attempts to escape. He proves beyond doubt that their stories are by no means less compelling than those of their World War II brothers
- Biography type
- contains biographical information
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1950-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Coombes, David
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- portraits
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Australia
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918
- Prisoners of war
- Prisoners of war
- World War, 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918
- Australia
- Target audience
- adult
- Label
- Australian POWs : the untold stories of WWI, David Coombes
- Note
-
- Originally published as: Crossing the wire. Newport, NSW : Big Sky Publishing, 2011
- Copyright page from original book
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier.
- Content category
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- text
- still image
- Content type code
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- txt
- sti
- Content type MARC source
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- rdacontent.
- rdacontent.
- Control code
- p2251757296
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- Large print edition.
- Extent
- xii, 741 pages (large print)
- Form of item
- large print
- Isbn
- 9780369363671
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia.
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations, maps, portraits
- Specific material designation
- large print
- Label
- Australian POWs : the untold stories of WWI, David Coombes
- Note
-
- Originally published as: Crossing the wire. Newport, NSW : Big Sky Publishing, 2011
- Copyright page from original book
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier.
- Content category
-
- text
- still image
- Content type code
-
- txt
- sti
- Content type MARC source
-
- rdacontent.
- rdacontent.
- Control code
- p2251757296
- Dimensions
- 25 cm.
- Edition
- Large print edition.
- Extent
- xii, 741 pages (large print)
- Form of item
- large print
- Isbn
- 9780369363671
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia.
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations, maps, portraits
- Specific material designation
- large print
Subject
- Large type books
- Prisoners of war -- Australia -- Biography
- Prisoners of war -- Germany
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Australia
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Australian
- Australia -- History -- 1914-1918
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Social aspects
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Australian
- Australia, Army | Infantry Brigade, 4th
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