Anzac Sniper
The Extraordinary Story of Stan Savige, One of Australia's Greatest Soldiers
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David Tredinnick
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Roland Perry
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The extraordinary story of Stan Savige - from Gallipoli marksman to Pacific War General and the founder of Legacy.
Stan Savige had been on Gallipoli for just two weeks, in the trenches firing at Turks less than 20 metres away. But Sniper’s Ridge was a different proposition. Killing took on another dimension. In the flurry of trench warfare, a soldier would rarely be certain he had hit an enemy. On this ridge of death, however, Savige’s job was to make sure he struck as many of the opposition as possible.
The son of a struggling country butcher, Stan Savige left school at 12 to become a blacksmith’s striker. But in 1915, a passage in the Bible inspired the devout scout leader and Sunday school teacher to enlist. Soon, his abilities as a crack marksman attracted the attention of officers, and he was put in charge of the sniper’s post, his job to eliminate enemy assassins at Anzac Cove. Savige succeeded and survived Gallipoli, only to be sent to the Western Front, then to Persia as part of the elite squad Dunsterforce. It was the beginning of a long, dangerous and distinguished military career spanning both world wars, with Savige fighting and commanding in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific in World War II.
In this gripping biography, Roland Perry paints a fascinating and complex portrait of Lieutenant General Sir Stanley George Savige, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, ED. Savige was a man of character and compassion, a quiet outsider who founded war veterans’ support charity Legacy, who still has few peers in courage, skill and achievement. His record is second to none in Australian military history, in the scope of his combat over two world wars.
©2018 Roland Perry (P)2018 BolindaWhat listeners say about Anzac Sniper
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-07-2022
An eye opening story of Fortitude
The details and direct references to written accounts really grounds this story in reality and lends the authenticity of truth. I really enjoyed this book and have recommended it others, it blows my mind the stories of the men in this book are not taught in schools. I'm 41 years old raised in Australia in the public school system and I new nothing of Monash, or Savage before reading this and that is a travesty.
Thank you to the Author and Narrator for this great book, and to all ADF members for your service.
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- Casper
- 17-03-2020
A well deserved 5 stars
I have read and listened to many books and to say that this book is great would be an understatement. I loved this book. It is well written and together with a great voice actor its has become a fantastic book to have in my collection. I've listened to it twice already in only a couple of months. I only wish there were more real Australian hero's like this for our young people to hear about and aspire to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-05-2020
a good book
thos was a mixed man who showed curage and respect for his men and there famleys but his faimly life seam to suffer
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- Tagga Brad
- 17-06-2020
Fantastic Story
Very well written and read story, the Author obviously did a lot of research, what a soldier, he’s really a legend ..
Would recommend to anyone who likes inspirational people have their story told.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-2024
I didn't realise he was such an accomplished soldier
enjoyed the whole presentation, definitely a book I will recommend, such an outstanding soldier
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- Renee Johnston
- 19-09-2024
Australian Legend
Every Australian should listen to this book. An amazing tribute to the men and women who gave so much.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-05-2020
Great listen
I really didn’t but should have known of this great person
Much respect Sir
Thanks to Rolland Perry for this must listen book
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- Anonymous User
- 11-09-2020
Every Aussie should hear this yarn.
Enjoyed every word and learnt many previously unknown facts. Take the time to absorb this yarn, I think you'll cherish the view of an Aussie that isn't well enough revered. I certainly did and now do.
This account of Sir Stanley Savage's service for Australia and to Australians should in my opinion be part of reading curriculum for all Aussies. The underlying valour in the depicted nature of this bloke is something that more Aussies and humanity in general would be well served in adopting.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2020
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This is a book that shows us the horrors of war that brings out true grit and loyalty. I can understand Stan not talking about what he went through. My father was the same when he came back from New Guinea. To relive the awfulness is too much to share. Brave ANZACS.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-11-2023
Such a great book
Such a great book! Shame there isn’t more on someone that played such a massive part of Australian war time history
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