The Last Battle, 9781761773105
Paperback
Heroism, war, and betrayal: A Victoria Cross that destroyed a life.
Fast Dispatch

The Last Battle

Australian SAS, Commandos and our Greatest Victory in our Longest War

$31.99

  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2025

Check Delivery Options

Summary

The SAS, THE COMMANDOS AND THE MAKING OF A VICTORIA CROSS

The corporal made a decision that turned him into the most famous Australian soldier alive. It might have killed him. Instead, it ruined his life.’

Over five days in June 2010, in southern Afghanistan, 150 Australian commandos and SAS soldiers fought and won the Battle of Shah Wali Kot, our largest engagement since Vietnam.

Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, for his part in the battle, receive…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761773105
ISBN-10:1761773100
Author:Aaron Patrick
Publisher:Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint:Macmillan Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:27 October 2025
Weight:400g
Dimensions:29mm x 312mm x 155mm
About The Author

Aaron Patrick

Aaron Patrick is a highly experienced journalist and chief writer at The Nightly, a Seven West Media publication. He was senior correspondent and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review. He has written for the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of four previous books on Australian politics. The Last Battle reflects his lifelong interest in military history and the personal experience of warfare. He lives in Sydney.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.

Frequently Bought Together