The Splendid Hour
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the crucible of the Second World War, The Splendid Hour chronicles the experiences of Australian servicemen thrust into one of the most defining conflicts of the twentieth century. Kevin E. Collopy presents a vivid and unflinching account of wartime service, drawing on firsthand recollections and documented records to reconstruct the courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie that defined a generation of Australians in uniform. Set against the sweeping theatres of a global war, the narrative captures both the grand sweep of military strategy and the deeply personal moments that shaped individual soldiers' lives. Published by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this work carries the authority and gravitas of one of Australia's most respected institutions dedicated to preserving the memory of its armed forces. Collopy's prose is measured yet deeply affecting, balancing historical precision with a humanity that honours the men and women whose stories he details. A testament to national identity forged under fire, The Splendid Hour leaves the reader asking a profound question: what does it truly cost a nation — and its people — to secure a moment of hard-won victory?
Author: Kevin E. Collopy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1951, Australian War Memorial
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
In the crucible of the Second World War, The Splendid Hour chronicles the experiences of Australian servicemen thrust into one of the most defining conflicts of the twentieth century. Kevin E. Collopy presents a vivid and unflinching account of wartime service, drawing on firsthand recollections and documented records to reconstruct the courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie that defined a generation of Australians in uniform. Set against the sweeping theatres of a global war, the narrative captures both the grand sweep of military strategy and the deeply personal moments that shaped individual soldiers' lives. Published by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this work carries the authority and gravitas of one of Australia's most respected institutions dedicated to preserving the memory of its armed forces. Collopy's prose is measured yet deeply affecting, balancing historical precision with a humanity that honours the men and women whose stories he details. A testament to national identity forged under fire, The Splendid Hour leaves the reader asking a profound question: what does it truly cost a nation — and its people — to secure a moment of hard-won victory?