Alex Lloyd speaks with author Aaron Patrick about The Last Battle, his new book.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. A new book by Aaron Patrick details the actions in the Battle of Shah Wali Kot, from Chenartu to the village of Tizak. In conversation with his publisher, podcast host Alex Lloyd, Aaron details the heroism of the 2nd Commando Regiment and the incredible odds overcome by the Special Air Service Regiment.
The book is out now available in print, ebook and audiobook. Read more about it here.
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The Battle of Shah Wali Kot
Four 2nd Commando Regiment veterans share their memories of the Battle of Shah Wali Kot.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Fifteen years ago, over five days in June 2010, in southern Afghanistan, 150 Australian Commandos and SASR soldiers fought and won the Battle of Shah Wali Kot, our largest engagement since Vietnam.
For the Commandos, it was one of the toughest fights of their lives. For the SASR, in terms of kill count, it was their greatest battle ever won. For their grit and professionalism, the Commandos received a battle honour. SASR Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, for his part in the battle, received our nation’s highest military honour – the Victoria Cross – becoming an instant household name.
This podcast features the recollections of Dean Parkinson, Gary Wilson, Pete Rudland and Scott Ryder, for the Commando side of this historic battle.
Episodes referenced during the podcast include:
#92 Dean Parkinson Vol II
#100 Gary Wilson
#152 Pete Rudland
#153 Scott Ryder
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#68 Harry Moffitt Vol III
Alex Lloyd interviews SAS veteran Harry Moffitt for a third time.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Anthony 'Harry' Moffitt served in the Australian Defence Force for almost thirty years, most of which was spent with Australia's elite Special Air Service Regiment as a Team Commander and Team Specialist. He has served in eleven active deployments, including being wounded in action in 2008. Harry completed his time with the SASR as its Human Performance Manager. He's a registered psychologist and runs a human performance consultancy, Stotan Group, working with sports teams, the military and corporate world. His memoir Eleven Bats was a bestseller. Today, he lives in Melbourne.
Harry is a recurring guest on this show. Alex Lloyd first interviewed him about his military career in Season 3, in #68 Harry Moffitt. Harry returned in Season 4 to discuss his memoir, in #68 Harry Moffitt Vol II.
Harry is back on the show to talk about his new book: The Fourth Pillar: Modern Stoicism and the Philosophy of High Performance. Alex is Harry's publisher at Pan Macmillan.
The Externals tracks featured (in order of play) include Edge of the World, US Radio and The Hell Beyond.
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#154 Frederick and Marjorie Logan
Alex Lloyd interviews World War II veterans Frederick and Marjorie Logan.
Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Frederick and Marjorie Logan are both veterans of World War II. Fred served in an artillery regiment and fought against the Japanese in the Battle of Slater’s Knoll, in Bougainville, 1945. After the war, he served in the NSW Police Force for over 3 decades. His wife, Marjorie, served in the Australian Women’s Army Service, driving ambulances for soldiers and Australian Prisoners of War returning from overseas. Today, Fred is 100 years old and Marjorie is 98. Alex Lloyd spoke with them both, on the date of their 75th wedding anniversary, in their nursing home in Queensland.
The episode referenced at the end of the podcast is #127 Reg Chard (also a video podcast), as well as the FOR SCHOOL AND COUNTRY video documentary miniseries and BARNEY GREATREX book.
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#153 Scott Ryder
Alex Lloyd interviews 2nd Commando Regiment veteran Scott Ryder, author of FORGED IN FIRE.
Scott Ryder served for 22 years with the Australian Army, including 16 years as an operator with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He served in East Timor and multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds numerous commendations and a Masters of Business, and he works in veteran charities to improve the lives of veterans and their families. He is the author of a newly published book, FORGED IN FIRE, a memoir that takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos.Â
This episode was edited by Sophie Hu.
Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include:Â
#92 Dean Parkinson Vol II
#100 Gary Wilson
The Partners - Rene Wilson
Life After Service: Gary & Renee Wilson
#152 Peter Rudland
Ireland