Anzac's Long Shadow: The cost of our national obsession

Anzac's Long Shadow: The cost of our national obsession by James Brown


ISBN
9781863956390
Published
Released
01 / 08 / 2015
Binding
Paperback
Pages
192
Dimensions
126 x 198 x 14mm

In Anzac's Long Shadow, James Brown, a former army officer and brilliant young thinker, describes how Australia is investing too much time, money and emotion in the Anzac legend. He argues that when a legend comes to dominate reality, there is always a price to pay.

He shows that Australians spend a lot more time looking after dead soldiers than those who are alive. We focus on a cult of remembrance, instead of understanding a new world of soldiering and strategy. And we make it impossible to criticise the Australian Defence Force, even when it makes recurrent mistakes. None of this is good for our soldiers or our ability to contend with a changing world. With respect and passion, Brown shines a light on Anzac's long shadow and calls for change.
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