{"product_id":"9780143572206","title":"Bradman's War","description":"Author: Knox, Malcolm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143572206\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2015\u003cbr\u003ePages: 464 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBradman's War\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the talents of Ray Lindwall, Sid Barnes, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Johnston, Arthur Morris and, of course, their irrepressible captain, but wonders if the Don's single-minded tactics, even against the war-ravaged veterans of the country clubs, cost Test cricket the opportunity to be played for the love of the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Australian and English Test cricketers who fought and survived together in WWII came home planning to resume the Ashes in a new spirit of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralia's legendary captain had something else in mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 1948 'Invincibles' are the only Australian team to complete a tour of England undefeated.  In his compelling account, Malcolm Knox exposes the mixed feelings among the fans, commentators and players - from both teams - about the manner in which their feats were achieved.  At its heart was a rift between players who had experienced the horrors of active duty, epitomised by the fiery RAAF pilot Keith Miller, and those who had not, such as the invalided Bradman. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBradman's War\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the talents of Ray Lindwall, Sid Barnes, Lindsay Hassett, Bill Johnston, Arthur Morris and, of course, their irrepressible captain, but wonders if the Don's single-minded tactics, even against the war-ravaged veterans of the country clubs, cost Test cricket the opportunity to be played for the love of the game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'The last word on a seminal chapter in Australian sporting history.'  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside Sport\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'An excellent work by an outstanding journalist.'  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCourier-mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Poised and evocative.'  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Age\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67445892284574,"sku":"UBD-9780143572206","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143572206.jpg?v=1790749635","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143572206","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}