Hard Jacka

Author: Michael Lawriwsky

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  • : 24.99 AUD
  • : 9781921793882
  • : Harlequin Enterprises (Australia) Pty, Limited
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  • : July 2011
  • : 196mm X 133mm X 35mm
  • : Australia
  • : 24.99
  • : August 2011
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Description

Michael Lawriwsky's insightful Hard Jacka breathes life into the real man behind the legend of Albert Jacka, VC- 'Jacka' to his superiors, 'Bert' to his mates, 'our Albert' to his proud mother. Hard Jacka is a superb account of the man whose acts of selfless heroism at Gallipoli would win him a VC, whose insubordination antagonised his seniors and whose bravery in the battlefields of France would win him the unswerving loyalty of his mates. Hard Jacka is a rich and fascinating story about Albert Jacka and the Great War, its heroes and anti-heroes, their sacrifice, determination and larrikin humour. It's a compelling tale about the deep bonds that life in the trenches developed between men- the quintessential Aussie mateship.

Reviews

"Hard jacka is an extraordinary account of a great Australian hero, well written and a great, but sad, pleasure to read." - Kevin Rickard, www.navalofficer.com.au