| Description |
xii, 316 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Series |
Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 9 and 10
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| Summary |
A gripping immediate account of modern warfare; a powerful, action-filled anatomy of one soldier's 18-hour battle against the world's most dangerous terrorist group, Al Qaeda, in their last stronghold in Afghanistan. Twelve months after the September 11 attacks shook the world, Martin 'Jock' Wallace was awarded the nation's third highest military honour for bravery - the Medal of Gallantry - for his actions in the war against terror in southeastern Afghanistan |
| Notes |
"Jock Wallace's fight to survive against al Qaeda in Afghanistan"--Cover |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [301]-311 |
| Subject |
Wallace, Martin (Jock)
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Australia. Australian Army. Special Air Service Regiment -- History.
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Afghan War, 2001- -- Campaigns.
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Operation Anaconda, 2002 -- Participation, Australian.
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| ISBN |
0732282306 (paperback) |
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9780732282301 |
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