{"title":"Jimmy Thomson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Jimmy Thomson, a celebrated author renowned for his insightful exploration into history and military narratives. If you have an interest in the courageous undertakings of soldiers during pivotal moments in history, you'll find Thomson's works utterly compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomson has a unique ability to breathe life into the annals of history, making the past resonate with vivid, human stories. One such work, \u003cem\u003eA Sappers' War\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating account of the remarkable engineers who risked their lives on the battlefields. This book delves deep into the lesser-known stories of the military men who were pivotal in shaping outcomes during wars, highlighting their bravery and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First Anzacs\u003c\/em\u003e is another of Thomson's masterpieces, a poignant tribute to the pioneering soldiers known as the Anzacs. This book captures the spirit, challenges, and indomitable will of these heroic individuals, offering readers a profound understanding of their formidable experiences during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTunnel Rats\u003c\/em\u003e, Thomson takes readers underground to explore the perilous and adrenaline-filled lives of those who specialised in tunnel warfare. This compelling narrative reveals the unseen and treacherous world of military engineering, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of these steadfast soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy Thomson's books are not only educational but also a gripping journey through history's most enthralling military chapters. Whether you're a history aficionado or a curious reader eager to learn more about the valiant efforts of military personnel, Thomson's works are sure to provide a memorable and enlightening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-sappers-war-by-jimmy-thomson-9781743319628","title":"A Sappers' War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were the forward scouts, the mine clearers, the bridge builders, and the tunnel rats. They were frequently not just on the front line, but right at the sharp end of the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey were the legendary Aussie sappers, the army engineers, who were literally everywhere in the fighting against the Vietcong. This special breed of soldier lived hard and played hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey were there at the beginning of the war. They were also among the last to leave. And on the way, they fought alongside their mates in infantry and tanks and bore the brunt of the Vietcong's revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo the rest of the world, Vietnam was a conflict of ideologies. On the ground, it was a battle of wits, and the sappers were at the forefront. 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Staring death squarely in the face every day, not only did they follow their enemy down into these unknown underground labyrinths, but they also matched the Vietcong's jungle warfare skills and defused thousands of their clever booby traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOff duty, it was a different story. The bad boys of 3 Field Troop were a boozing, brawling, bonking bunch of larrikins, who cut a swathe through the bars and brothels of Saigon, fought American Military Police to a standstill, built a secret casino, and booby-trapped their own HQ to teach their officers a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrilling, inspiring, and action-packed, this is the true story of the unsung heroes of Australia's war in Vietnam. Living up to their motto of 'We Make and We Break', they created the legend of the \u003cem\u003eTunnel Rats\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851903455468,"sku":"9781743317358","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19075263482808.jpg?v=1759132962"},{"product_id":"the-first-anzacs-by-jimmy-thomson-9781761473227","title":"The First Anzacs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were airbrushed out of history. Official historian Charles Bean claimed the first Australian ashore at the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915 was an infantry officer. But Bean wasn't there, and a group of Australian and New Zealand army engineers were. Even today, the army is reluctant to accept that sappers were among the very first ANZACs ashore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the untold story of World War I Australian and New Zealand sappers—combat engineers—with extracts from their diaries. They were always in the vanguard, clearing defences, and building bridges, roads, and walkways, usually under fire, for the troops who followed. At Gallipoli, strafed by machine guns and targeted by snipers, they dug trenches and tunnels to advance on the Turkish defences. On the Western Front, they burrowed under the German lines to plant massive explosives. In Egypt, they demolished a Turkish railway in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Gallipoli to the sands of the Middle East, to the blood-soaked battlefields of France and Belgium, engineers put down their tools to also fight as combat soldiers at every major battle and campaign, often with heroic feats of astonishing courage. Three sappers stole a giant field gun from under German noses at Amiens. Sappers were classic larrikins, indefatigably practical men who don't take kindly to bureaucracy. 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