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Heroes of Hamel by Stephen Dando-Collins - ISBN: 9780143787600
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93 minutes: A WWI battle that changed the war forever.

Heroes of Hamel

The Australians and Americans whose WWI victory changed modern warfare

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    336 pages

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    28 May 2018

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Summary

July 4, 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the World War One Battle of Hamel. Fought on the Somme on American Independence Day, this Allied victory was achieved in a staggering 93 minutes and introduced tactics that dramatically turned the tide against the Germans and changed the way war is fought.

The Battle of Hamel was remarkable for its speed, the tactics employed, numerous acts of extreme bravery, and the fact that for the first time in history, American troops fought under Aus…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780143787600
ISBN-10:0143787608
Author:Stephen Dando-Collins
Publisher:Random House Australia
Imprint:Vintage
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:28 May 2018
Weight:468g
Dimensions:28mm x 155mm x 234mm
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About The Author

Stephen Dando-Collins

Stephen Dando-Collins is the author of:

  • Captain Bligh’s Other Mutiny
  • Pasteur’s Gambit (shortlisted for the science prize in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and winner of the Queensland Premier’s Science Award)
  • Crack Hardy (his most personal history, which received wide acclaim)
  • Mistaken Identity (tells another episode of previously undiscovered Australian history)
  • Sir Henry Parkes: The Australian Colossus (a biography of Australia’s Father of Federation)

He also writes about American and ancient Greek history. His series about the legions of ancient Rome has achieved considerable success in the US, UK, and Australia, and has been translated into numerous foreign languages.

Stephen has also written several books for children and young adults, including:

  • The Caesar the War Dog series
  • Tank Boys
  • Chance in a Million

Stephen and his wife, Louise, live and write in a former nunnery in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley.

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