Gallipoli
Documentary

Released in limited cinemas earlier this year to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, this Turkish-made documentary by award-winning director Tolga Ornek is an original look at the battle, which is described in the film as “an epic tale of courage, self sacrifice and stubborn endurance” for all concerned.

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Screen preview

It’s peak hour at the cinema again. Pte John Wellfare takes a look at some of the big hits on the big screen this summer.

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Robots
Soundtrack
Virgin

Intensive Care
Robbie Williams
Capitol Music

Aerial
Kate Bush
EMI

Mashed Two
Bang Gang DJs
Ministry of Sound

United Nations of House, Vol 1
Various artists
EMI

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The Service Newspapers have five copies of Tony Park’s book (reviewed last edition) Zambezi, to give away.

Email your name, address and the name of Tony Park’s first book to simone.heyer@defencenews.gov.au. Entries to simone.heyer@defence.gov.au will not be accepted.

Aceh
Compiled by Guillaume Louys
New Holland
232 pages. $49.95

This book sets a new standard in recording the ADF’s operational history.

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1812: Napoleon’s Fatal March on Moscow
Adam Zamoyski
Harper Perennial 655 pages. $24.95

If this book had been published before 1941, would Adolf Hitler have paid any attention to the folly of invading Russia?

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For Valour: Victoria Cross and Medal of Honour Battles
Bryan Perrett
Weidenfeld and Nicolson
378 pages $55

But for the bravery and stoicism of the British troops who suffered appalling weather, incredible incompetence at the hands of their commanders and the strong likelihood of death from disease or wounds in the Crimean War, the Victoria Cross would not exist.

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The Ultimate Game
Karl V
Brolga publishing
404 pages. $29.95

Another entrant in the current crop of terrorist inspired novels, The Ultimate Game comes with a unique twist.

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Romanitas
Sophia McDougall
Orion Trade
464 pages. $29.95

Alternate history can be a tricky genre for writers of fiction. The trick is to write a plausible other version of history which could have occurred, while populating with enough depth and interest to engage the reader.

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Captain Alatriste
Arturo Perez-Reverte
Weidenfeld and Nicolson
320 pages. $29.95

Finding a new novelist whose fresh approach to writing, character and plot makes his or her work hard to put down is like finding a new love, or a rare opal – something to be treasured.

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When in Rome
Penelope Green
Hodder Australia 306 pages. $32.95

Wild Vespa rides through the streets of Rome, guzzling Tuscan wines, perfecting the cappuccino and struggling with the language – When in Rome is the delightful tale of Penelope Green’s transition from Sydney to Italy.

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Shakespeare the Coach
Ric Charlesworth
Pan Macmillan
208 pages $14.95

There’s 10 seconds left in the game and you’re one point behind. Suddenly a quote from William Shakespeare pops into your mind:
You make the play, the winning points are scored – the game, the trophy, the glory are yours.

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