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In His Kingdom's Great Defence

Book #3 from the series: The Uninvited Warrior

Historical fiction. April 1917…Sergeant Robert Green has rejoined General Monash’s 3rd Division AIF, at Armentieres in France, where he hopes to resume normal soldiering duties. However, events beyond the Armentieres sector conspire to see him once again loaned to MI6 for yet another secret mission.

A senior MI6 agent has been abducted by a...

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A Comet of Revenge

Book #2 from the series: The Uninvited Warrior

Historical fiction. 312 pages. Sergeant Robert Green has recovered from te serious wound suffered during an unofficial MI6 mission in France. However, his hopes to return to normal duties in the Australian Imperial Force, are dashed when he is ordered to participate in a desperate MI6 mission to hunt for an Irish terrorist in the employ of the...

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A Map of Honour

Book #1 from the series: The Uninvited Warrior

Historical Fiction. 300 pages. Set in World War One, this book is the first in 'The Uninvited Warrior' series and introduces the main character Robert Green, member of the Australian Imperial Force, sniper, soldier extraordinaire, and Australian Aboriginal.

In this work it is July 1916, and Green faces a terrible challenge. Having survived the...

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The Competitor

A life of service at home and from South Vietnam to Beirut

Written with Frank O'Brien. Non-fiction. This work tells the story of Frank O'Brien - soldier and entrepreneur. From a family with a long military background Frank joined the Australian Army as a fifteen year old boy soldier. It was the beginning of a career that would last for three decades. He experienced a range of duties, experiences and...

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Harry's War

From Chiltern Valley to France, the story of Harry Withers an Australian soldier of World War One

Non-fiction. This book follows the events leading to Harry Withers enlistment, his training for war, and the battles he took part in in France and Belgium. The book records his thoughts, feelings and frustrations regarding the army, his firm religious beliefs, his observations of life in England and Europe and a desire to Australia and his home...

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The Cost of Duty

A family's refection on the 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment's service in Vietnam, 1968 -1969 and of the impact that tour had on their lives

Non-fiction. As a founding member of the 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Mick Bawden deployed with that battalion for its 1968-1969 operational tour of duty in Vietnam. A professional army officer, Mick's training had instilled in him a strong sense of duty, and he was keen to test his training in combat. However, like many other...

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Attack on the Black Cat Track

Non-fiction. Seven Australians and one New Zealander set out on an epic adventure to trek Papua New Guinea's remote Black Cat Track. As they make their first steps toward the track, they have no inkling of the disaster that will enfold them.

Situated to the north of the Kokoda Track, the Black Cat Track is reputed to be much more demanding than...

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With Skill and Fighting

Craftsmen of the Australian Army 1942-2014

Non-fiction. This work provides a detailed history of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from 1942 to 2014.

The Corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is a corps of the Australian Regular Army that has responsibility for the maintenance and recovery of all land electrical and mechanical...

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In Kilted Company

A Story of Part-Time Soldiering

Non-fiction. At 228 pages this book traces the history of an Australian Army Reserve unit. Formed in the 1950s the work follows the many triumphs, challenges, of "A Company the South- East Company", and records many of the colorful characters who have served within the Company's ranks. The book includes a Bibliography, an Index, and some early...

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