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Forgotten Valour is an evocative and vital historical account of Corporal Arthur Sullivan VC and the Australian soldiers who fought in the Russian Civil War. While the Great War officially concluded in 1918, a group of Australians found themselves embroiled in a perilous and largely overlooked conflict in North Russia nearly a year later. Through the lens of Sullivan’s courageous actions in an August 1919 ambush, author Peter Quinlivian reveals a gripping tale of survival, bravery, and the profound personal consequences of combat.
This compelling narrative shifts the spotlight from the well-known fields of Gallipoli to the muddy swamps of the far north, where these men faced extreme conditions, tactical incompetence, and the harsh realities of a conflict that history has largely left in the shadows. By tracing the journey from Sullivan’s early life in South Australia to his wartime experiences and the aftermath of his service, Quinlivian honours these forgotten soldiers. It is a poignant exploration of how war shapes individual lives and memories, finally providing a long-overdue perspective on a significant chapter of Australian military history.
Used (good, see images, some page folding) Softcover ISBN 1741104866978
