Bradman's War

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Author: Malcolm Knox ISBN: 9781742536606
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Publication: September 26, 2012
Imprint: Penguin eBooks Language: English
Author: Malcolm Knox
ISBN: 9781742536606
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Publication: September 26, 2012
Imprint: Penguin eBooks
Language: English

Shortlisted for the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
The Australian and English Test cricketers who fought and survived together in WWII came home planning to resume the Ashes in a new spirit of friendship.

Australia's legendary captain had something else in mind.
The 1948 'Invincibles' are the only Australian team to complete a tour of England undefeated.� In his compelling account, Malcolm Knox exposes the mixed feelings among the fans, commentators and players - from both teams - about the manner in which their feats were achieved.� At its heart was a rift between players who had experienced the horrors of active duty, epitomised by the fiery RAAF pilot Keith Miller, and those who had not, such as the invalided Bradman.�
Bradman's War celebrates the talents of Ray Lindwall, Sid Barnes, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Johnston, Arthur Morris and, of course, their irrepressible captain, but wonders if the Don's single-minded tactics, even against the war-ravaged veterans of the country clubs, cost Test cricket the opportunity to be played for the love of the game.�
'The last word on a seminal chapter in Australian sporting history.'� ***Inside Sport***�
'An excellent work by an outstanding journalist.'� ***Courier-mail***�
'Poised and evocative.'� The Age

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Shortlisted for the 2013 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
The Australian and English Test cricketers who fought and survived together in WWII came home planning to resume the Ashes in a new spirit of friendship.

Australia's legendary captain had something else in mind.
The 1948 'Invincibles' are the only Australian team to complete a tour of England undefeated.� In his compelling account, Malcolm Knox exposes the mixed feelings among the fans, commentators and players - from both teams - about the manner in which their feats were achieved.� At its heart was a rift between players who had experienced the horrors of active duty, epitomised by the fiery RAAF pilot Keith Miller, and those who had not, such as the invalided Bradman.�
Bradman's War celebrates the talents of Ray Lindwall, Sid Barnes, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Johnston, Arthur Morris and, of course, their irrepressible captain, but wonders if the Don's single-minded tactics, even against the war-ravaged veterans of the country clubs, cost Test cricket the opportunity to be played for the love of the game.�
'The last word on a seminal chapter in Australian sporting history.'� ***Inside Sport***�
'An excellent work by an outstanding journalist.'� ***Courier-mail***�
'Poised and evocative.'� The Age

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