By the end of World War 1, 45 Australian and New Zealand nurses had died on overseas service, and over 200 decorated. These were the women who left for war looking for adventure and romance, but were soon confronted with challenges for which their civilian lives could never have prepared them. Their strength and dignity were remarkable. Using diaries and letters Peter Rees takes us into the hospital camps and the wards and the tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. But he also allows the friendships and love of these courageous and compassionate women to enrich their experiences, and ours. Profoundly moving, this is a story of extraordinary courage and humanity shown by a group of woman whose contribution to the Anzac legend has barely been recognized in our history. Peter Rees has changed that understanding forever.
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Peter Rees is an accomplished author whose works delve into significant figures and pivotal moments in Australian history. His extensive journalism career has provided him with a profound understanding of political landscapes and societal issues. Rees excels at uncovering the extraordinary stories of ordinary individuals and bringing forgotten heroes to light. His writing often explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the impact of individuals on the nation's narrative.



Der Profi-Foodfotograf Peter Rees lässt Sie an seinem umfangreichen Wissen teilhaben und erklärt ganz praxisnah, was eine perfekte Food-Aufnahme ausmacht. Skizzen der unterschiedlichsten Setups, untermalt mit unterhaltsamen Anekdoten eines Foodfoto-Profis und leckeren Rezepten machen dieses Buch für jeden unverzichtbar, der den Anspruch hat, den tollen Geschmack eines Gerichts auf Speicherkarte zu bannen.
Australia : everything you ever wanted to know
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A gathering of odd and interesting facts about Australia.