Through Aussie Eyes: Photographs Of The Australian Defence Force In Somalia 1993
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In 1993, Australian soldiers deployed to one of the world's most volatile humanitarian crises — the war-torn streets and desperate camps of Somalia — and Through Aussie Eyes stands as the definitive visual testament to their service. Photographer Gary Ramage's lens captures the raw, unfiltered reality of the Australian Defence Force's peacekeeping mission under Operation Solace, while historian and military analyst Bob Breen's authoritative text contextualises each image within the broader strategic and human narrative of the intervention. Together, they chronicle a mission that was as much about compassion as it was about courage, documenting the remarkable bond forged between Australian troops and a suffering Somali population. This powerful volume sits at the intersection of photojournalism and military history, offering a rare, ground-level perspective on Australia's contribution to the United Nations' international relief effort during one of the late 20th century's most devastating famines and conflicts. Breen's analytical precision complements Ramage's visceral imagery, producing a work that transcends the conventional war photograph collection to become an indispensable record of Australian military humanitarianism. For anyone seeking to understand the courage, moral complexity, and human cost of peacekeeping on the world stage, this is an essential and deeply moving account.
Author: Gary Ramage & Bob Breen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1994
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In 1993, Australian soldiers deployed to one of the world's most volatile humanitarian crises — the war-torn streets and desperate camps of Somalia — and Through Aussie Eyes stands as the definitive visual testament to their service. Photographer Gary Ramage's lens captures the raw, unfiltered reality of the Australian Defence Force's peacekeeping mission under Operation Solace, while historian and military analyst Bob Breen's authoritative text contextualises each image within the broader strategic and human narrative of the intervention. Together, they chronicle a mission that was as much about compassion as it was about courage, documenting the remarkable bond forged between Australian troops and a suffering Somali population. This powerful volume sits at the intersection of photojournalism and military history, offering a rare, ground-level perspective on Australia's contribution to the United Nations' international relief effort during one of the late 20th century's most devastating famines and conflicts. Breen's analytical precision complements Ramage's visceral imagery, producing a work that transcends the conventional war photograph collection to become an indispensable record of Australian military humanitarianism. For anyone seeking to understand the courage, moral complexity, and human cost of peacekeeping on the world stage, this is an essential and deeply moving account.