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Diggers and Greeks by Maria Hill
Launched by The Honourable Bob Carr “Reading Diggers and Greeks, I am reminded of the remarkable rapport between the Australian army and Greek citizens in World War II: Young Australian soldiers battling to protect Greek independence against the odds, ultimately failing but achieving an unprecedented friendship between a native people and an overseas army. Maria Hill tells a compelling story of the relationship that emerged between Australians and Greeks for the frst time in the detail it deserves and with a scholar’s command of the material, while not neglecting the Greek perspective but with a great feel for the emotions involved...” (Bob Carr). Followed by a performance of wartime favourites by The Belles. www.mariahill.com.au/diggersandgreeks/news_book_sydney.htm
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