The Furious Days: The Relief Of Darwin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974, it left behind a city in ruins and a nation in shock — and it fell to one man to hold the chaos together. The Furious Days: The Relief of Darwin chronicles the extraordinary disaster relief operation that followed one of Australia's most devastating natural catastrophes, as told by Major General Alan Stretton, the military commander tasked with coordinating the emergency evacuation and reconstruction of an entire city. Written with the authority of a firsthand participant, the account details the immense logistical, political, and human challenges faced in the immediate aftermath of the storm, painting a vivid portrait of resilience, bureaucratic friction, and military precision under pressure. Stretton's narrative is both a personal memoir and a critical examination of Australia's emergency management systems, arguing forcefully for reform and preparedness in the face of future disasters. His prose is direct and unflinching, carrying the weight of command decisions made under impossible circumstances, and his insider perspective illuminates the tension between civilian authorities and military responders. The Furious Days stands as an essential document of Australian social and political history — one that raises questions about leadership and national responsibility that remain as urgent today as they were in the storm's devastating wake.
Author: Alan Stretton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974, it left behind a city in ruins and a nation in shock — and it fell to one man to hold the chaos together. The Furious Days: The Relief of Darwin chronicles the extraordinary disaster relief operation that followed one of Australia's most devastating natural catastrophes, as told by Major General Alan Stretton, the military commander tasked with coordinating the emergency evacuation and reconstruction of an entire city. Written with the authority of a firsthand participant, the account details the immense logistical, political, and human challenges faced in the immediate aftermath of the storm, painting a vivid portrait of resilience, bureaucratic friction, and military precision under pressure. Stretton's narrative is both a personal memoir and a critical examination of Australia's emergency management systems, arguing forcefully for reform and preparedness in the face of future disasters. His prose is direct and unflinching, carrying the weight of command decisions made under impossible circumstances, and his insider perspective illuminates the tension between civilian authorities and military responders. The Furious Days stands as an essential document of Australian social and political history — one that raises questions about leadership and national responsibility that remain as urgent today as they were in the storm's devastating wake.