Anzac Girls. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 2008 book
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Anzac Girls
Peter Rees, 2008
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Ken Cameron, Ian Watson, 2014

The common perception of war often focuses on the soldiers in combat, while other significant roles are often overlooked. However, this TV series sheds light on a different aspect of war by recounting the remarkable and often overlooked true stories of the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War I. These stories capture the experiences of nurses who faced the challenges of their profession while bearing witness to the brutality and heroism of war.


True Spirit. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2010 book, True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World
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True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World
Jessica Watson, 2010
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Sarah Spillane, 2023

Jessica Watson aims to become the youngest person to single-handedly sail around the world without stopping or receiving assistance. Despite the challenges and doubts of others, she is determined to achieve her goal with the help of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents. The journey will be a difficult one, as Jessica will have to brave some of the most treacherous waters in the world over the course of 210 days.


Tom Clancy's Without Remorse. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Without Remorse
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Without Remorse
Tom Clancy, 1993
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Stefano Sollima, 2021

The film tells the origin story of John Kelly, a U.S. Navy SEAL, who uncovers an international conspiracy while seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife by Russian soldiers. When Kelly joins forces with fellow SEAL Karen Greer and shadowy CIA agent Robert Ritter, the mission unwittingly exposes a covert plot that threatens to engulf the U.S. and Russia in an all-out war.