The Oarsmen Paperback History Book by Scott Patterson

Description: The Oarsmen by Scott PattersonAt the end of the First World War, there were 270,000 demobilised Australian soldiers in Europe. Getting them home after the Armistice was a task of epic proportions that would take more than two years. In the meantime, how to keep these disgruntled, damaged men with guns occupied? In a word: sport.The Oarsmen tells the story of the servicemen who survived the war to row for the coveted King’s Cup at the 1919 Royal Henley Peace Regatta. Competing against crews from the US, New Zealand, France, the UK and Canada, the Australians were a ragtag bunch of oarsmen thrown in an old-fashioned boat and expected to race. Many had seen the worst of the action during the war at Gallipoli and the Western Front, and carried scars both physical and psychological. The baggage they brought to the boat would soon threaten to capsize the whole endeavour.Combining first-hand accounts with lively prose, this never-before-told story approaches the First World War from peacetime and illuminates history in vivid and compelling detail. Interweaving the soldiers’ personal stories from before, during and after the war, The Oarsmen paints a fascinating picture of how these men, and society, transitioned from an unprecedented war to a new sort of peace. This item is previously owned but remains in good shape. All pages are intact, and you can refer to the provided images for a detailed look at its condition. Please take a moment to examine all the photos closely before making a purchase. The exact item depicted in the images is what you will receive. Please note that some books may have inscriptions inside the covers. While every effort is made to capture these in the photos, scanning every page of every book is not feasible. Ensure your eBay address is accurate at the time of purchase. We regret that we cannot modify the delivery address once payment has been processed. Should you have any queries or issues with the items, don't hesitate to get in touch immediately.

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Location: Mckinnon, VIC

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