Cover art for Operation Hurricane
Published
Hachette Australia, July 2023
ISBN
9780733650543
Format
Softcover, 368 pages
Dimensions
23.4cm × 15.4cm × 3.4cm

Operation Hurricane The story of Britain's first atomic test in Australia and the legacy that remains by

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Shortlisted for the WA Premier's Book Awards - Book of the Year 2024. Shortlisted for the Margaret Medcalf Award 2024.

Painstakingly pieced together from declassified government documents and first-person accounts by surviving participants, Operation Hurricane tells the story of Britain's first nuclear test from the point of view of the men on the ground: soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians. It delves into the historical context of the Cold War and examines the controversial legacy of the atomic tests, including the impact of fallout on servicemen, Aboriginal peoples and the environment, and Australia's relationship with the United Kingdom.

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