| Description |
52 pages : illustrations (some colour), map, portraits ; 30 cm + 1 colour Remembrance Day poster (60 x 40 cm), 1 wartime snapshots sheet (30 cm), 4 history in focus postcards (21 cm) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- In the service of peace: Lieutenant General Robert Nimmo -- A shared journey: Colonel Keith Howard -- "Faith in human compassion" Major Tam Tran -- A sense of community: Gunner Trenton Prince -- "Art without borders": George Gittoes -- Sharing culture: Sergeant Penelope "Poppy" Searle -- An adventurous spirit: Squadron Leader Paul McCarthy -- "Unconquerable soul": Captain Benjamin Farinazzo -- Leading the way: Major General Cheryl Pearce -- Where did these stories take place? -- Glossary -- References |
| Summary |
"More than 30,000 Australians have served on peacekeeping operations since 1947, and many have delivered humanitarian aid at home and abroad. In complex and dangerous situations they have provided stability along with commitment and compassion, building hope for the future. The following stories are about people who have shown gret self-control, fostering security and safety in exceptionally fragile environments. They have served all over the world, witnessing the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit in the face of conflict and disaster. Some have given their lives in the service of others." |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
"Century of service" --Cover |
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"Published by the Department of Veterans' Affairs in association with the Australian War Memorial" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
© Commonwealth of Australia |
| Subject |
Peacekeeping forces -- Australia
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Humanitarian assistance, Australian
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Peace-building, Australian -- History
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Peacekeeping forces, Australian -- History
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Author |
Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs, issuing body
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Australian War Memorial, issuing body
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| ISBN |
9780648282464 |
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0648282465 |
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