Re: System Conversion - An Overview

On 31 Oct, 13:43, "Pete Dashwood" <dashw...@removethis.enternet.co.nz>
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> Death or Glory! THAT's the stuff for REAL men...
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> (I recently finished reading the best book on Gallipoli I have ever come
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> "Spirit of Anzac" is something we grow up with. Despite the courage and
> tenacity shown by both sides, there is no doubt that it was a real tragedy
> for all concerned. The book I just finished is called "Letters from the
> coffin trenches" by Ken Catran. It is the best anti-war novel I have ever
> read. Understated, doesn't preach, but has been extremely well researched,
> and gives insight into the mores and attitudes of the times, both at home
> and at war.)
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Many years ago, I read a book (which I can highly recommend) called
"The reason why" published by Penguin and authored by Cecil Woodham-
Smith. It covered the Sebastopol campaign and the battle of Balaclava.
If you have ever seen the film of the charge of the Light Brigade with
Vanessa Redgrave then it accurately reflects the contents of the book.
I had thought that the film was a joke until I read the book.