{"title":"Brent D. Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eBrent D. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author renowned for his engaging contributions to the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Taylor is celebrated for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, bringing historical figures and their intriguing narratives to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBlamey\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides a vivid exploration of the life and career of Sir Thomas Blamey, Australia's most distinguished soldier during World War II. Taylor's adeptness in combining comprehensive research with an engaging narrative style ensures that readers not only gain insight into historical events but also connect with the personal journeys of the figures he portrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader, Brent D. Taylor's works offer an enriching experience that enlightens as much as it entertains. Dive into his biographies to uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the pivotal personalities who have shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blamey-by-brent-d-taylor-9780733343735","title":"Blamey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Gallipoli to Kokoda and beyond - the story of our greatest general and the power, politics and tragedy of command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in-Chief of Australian Military Forces during World War II\u003c\/em\u003e, was our highest-ranking soldier and arguably our most controversial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlamey was an abrasive and shrewd commander, who could act both decisively and brutally, creating enemies within and outside the military. That reputation, encouraged in the years after the war by his rivals, has followed him ever since and, unlike many other military heroes, his contributions to Australia's defence have been downplayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this re-evaluation of our most senior military commander, Brent Taylor traces Blamey's career, describing the highs and the lows, and dispassionately applies modern business benchmarks to calculate his success as a leader in one very key area: how many lives saved? In Taylor's estimation, more than 30,000 Diggers' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout glossing over Blamey's prickly character or the controversial incidents he was involved in, Taylor assesses how Blamey - schooled in battle under John Monash - dealt with the towering political and military leaders of the day, including a domineering General Douglas MacArthur, an antagonistic Australian government, a wily British prime minister, and a ruthless Japanese command, to lead Australian troops to success while also keeping them safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn challenging the popular view of Blamey as a testy, aloof man out of touch with and disloyal to his troops, Taylor declares him a hero who always stood up to foreign agendas to get the best outcomes for the Diggers and his country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544613310700,"sku":"9780733343735","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733343735_0a351bb4-05f1-48f5-9ca3-8a8577c552c5.jpg?v=1755220568"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brent-d-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}