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1 y separately published work icon A Rat of Tobruk: A Digger’s Lost Images of the Siege Mike Rosel , North Melbourne : Arcadia , 2020 19529873 2020 single work single work non-fiction biography

'Lieutenant John Rosel won a Military Cross for displaying ‘calmness and outstanding leadership’ when his platoon became surrounded at a critical point in the siege of Tobruk. He led the defence of several vital outposts against numerous attacks by the troops of General Rommel. His son Mike has written not only a touching tribute to his father’s war service but also a perceptive and stylish account of the soldiering experience of a generation. 

'A Rat of Tobruk has many fascinating photographs – mainly taken by John Rosel – and is recommended to anyone interested in the Australian soldiers who risked all while making a substantial contribution to Allied victory in World War II.

'– Dr Mark Johnston, historian, and author of 11 books on Australians’ service in WWII'

(Source: publisher's blurb)
1 2 y separately published work icon Unknown Warrior : The Search for Australia's Greatest Ace Mike Rosel , Melbourne - North : Arcadia , 2012 Z1897383 2012 single work biography 'Despite the recent outpouring in interest in our military heritage, Captain Alec Little, the young Victorian credited with 47 victories is virtually unknown to ordinary Australians. He was only 22 when he died in his Sopwith Camel in a solo night pursuit of German bombers above the Western Front on 27 May 1918.' (Trove record)
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