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Discover the gripping tale of courage and resilience in 'Caught in the Crossfire,' a captivating memoir chronicling Australian Major Matina Jewell's harrowing experience during a full-scale war while serving as part of an unarmed UN peacekeeping team in 2006. This compelling account not only details the intense firefights at the border junction of Lebanon, Israel, and Syria but also highlights the personal sacrifices and challenges faced by military personnel in contemporary conflicts. With over 304 pages, this brand new book takes readers deep into the heart of modern warfare, where shrapnel rained down, and the bravery of soldiers is tested like never before.
Through the eyes of Major Jewell, a skilled and fearless commander, you will witness the chaos of war, as she reported numerous violations of peace agreements while navigating the terrifying landscape of artillery fire and aerial assaults. From her beginnings as a star graduate from Duntroon to earning eight war medals for her distinguished service, Jewell’s journey reflects the dedication and honor of a soldier whose story demands to be heard.
This book serves as an essential read for anyone interested in military history, personal memoirs, or the realities of international peacekeeping missions. Add 'Caught in the Crossfire' to your collection and gain insights into the sacrifices made by those who serve. Order now for prompt delivery, ensuring you receive your copy swiftly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742375670
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 304
Description:
In 2006, while part of an un-armed UN peacekeeping team at the border junction of Lebanon, Israel and Syria, Australian Major Matina Jewell and her colleagues were caught in a full-scale war with tragic consequences. In the days that followed she and her team-mates reported hundreds of violations of the peace agreement as Israeli artillery, tank fire and aerial bombs, as well as rockets fired by Hezbollah fighters, exploded only metres away and shrapnel rained down around them. But the story does not end there.
Matti Jewell is the kind of soldier every country is proud to have - fearless, honourable and highly skilled. A star graduate from Duntroon by the age of only 24, she became a highly valued army commander. In the years that followed, she earned eight war medals, tracking militia leaders in the Solomons, fast-roping out of Navy helicopters and boarding smuggler ships in the Arabian Gulf, as well as serving on operations with the American Navy SEALS and Australian Special Forces.
Caught in the Crossfire is a frighteningly dramatic first-hand account of what really happens in modern warfare and the high price our soldiers pay for their country.
Through the eyes of Major Jewell, a skilled and fearless commander, you will witness the chaos of war, as she reported numerous violations of peace agreements while navigating the terrifying landscape of artillery fire and aerial assaults. From her beginnings as a star graduate from Duntroon to earning eight war medals for her distinguished service, Jewell’s journey reflects the dedication and honor of a soldier whose story demands to be heard.
This book serves as an essential read for anyone interested in military history, personal memoirs, or the realities of international peacekeeping missions. Add 'Caught in the Crossfire' to your collection and gain insights into the sacrifices made by those who serve. Order now for prompt delivery, ensuring you receive your copy swiftly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742375670
Year: 2011
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 304
Description:
In 2006, while part of an un-armed UN peacekeeping team at the border junction of Lebanon, Israel and Syria, Australian Major Matina Jewell and her colleagues were caught in a full-scale war with tragic consequences. In the days that followed she and her team-mates reported hundreds of violations of the peace agreement as Israeli artillery, tank fire and aerial bombs, as well as rockets fired by Hezbollah fighters, exploded only metres away and shrapnel rained down around them. But the story does not end there.
Matti Jewell is the kind of soldier every country is proud to have - fearless, honourable and highly skilled. A star graduate from Duntroon by the age of only 24, she became a highly valued army commander. In the years that followed, she earned eight war medals, tracking militia leaders in the Solomons, fast-roping out of Navy helicopters and boarding smuggler ships in the Arabian Gulf, as well as serving on operations with the American Navy SEALS and Australian Special Forces.
Caught in the Crossfire is a frighteningly dramatic first-hand account of what really happens in modern warfare and the high price our soldiers pay for their country.