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OverviewIn the fates of his protagonists in his acclaimed Flesh in Armour - one dies valiantly, one dies in an abject and mentally unhinged state, one survives - Mann pays tribute to the sacrifices of his countrymen and reminds readers of the unforgiving test of character found in war then and now. Nearly 420000 Australians enlisted during the First World War, and more than half were killed, wounded or captured. The conflict was the most costly in Australia's history. In the fates of his protagonists in his acclaimed Flesh in Armour - one dies valiantly, one dies in an abject and mentally unhinged state, one survives - Mann pays tribute to the sacrifices of his countrymen and reminds readers of the unforgiving test of character found in war then and now. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mann LeonardPublisher: Penguin Random House Australia Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Dimensions: Width: 11.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 18.20cm Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9780143571742ISBN 10: 0143571745 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 26 March 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAuthors Bio, not available Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |