No Front Line - by Chris Masters (Paperback)

About the Book

Chris Masters is Australia's foremost investigative journalist. In Uncommon Soldier he explored the nature of Australian soldiering from recruitment to being on the front line in Afghanistan. His descriptions of battle are some of the most powerful reporting from that war. No Front Line takes this story even further, to the heart of Special Forces and its war in Afghanistan, a war the Australian public know very little about. Implicitly trusted by Special Forces, Chris gives voice to these soldiers. He takes us right into the centre of some of the fiercest combat, opens up the story of the relationship between the Australians and their US partners and provides the most intimate examination of what it is like to be a member of this country's elite fighting forces. Masterfully told, No Front Line will be as controversial as it is revealing. It will also find a place as one of the finest contemporary books on soldiering.

Book Synopsis

A gripping account of Australia's Special Forces at war in Afghanistan.

Chris Masters' No Front Line delves into Australia's longest war, exploring the untold stories of the SAS, Commandos, and Special Operations Engineer Regiment. This extraordinary investigation, spanning over a decade, uncovers the intense combat experienced by Australian soldiers and the controversial aspects of their mission.

Discover the challenges of counter-terrorism and nation-building in a complex geopolitical landscape. Through the voices of soldiers and meticulous research, Masters examines the moral ambiguities and the heavy price paid by those on the front line. Perfect for readers seeking a deep understanding of modern warfare and the realities faced by elite fighting forces.

About the Author

Chris Masters is a powerful force in Australian journalism. In 1985, he won Australia's most prestigious award in journalism, the Gold Walkley, for his Four Corners report on the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior. His reports The Big League and The Moonlight State both led to royal commissions that helped transform the nation. He is the author of Jonestown and Uncommon Soldier.