The Australian Army in World War II
This book recounts the organization and deployment of one of the most important fighting armies of World War II. Australian divisions made a large and distinctive contribution to victory both in the deserts of the Middle East and the jungles of the South-West Pacific,earning for the second time a unique reputation for aggressiveness, endurance and independence of spirit. The text is illustrated with original wartime photos from all fronts; and with full colour plates showing a wide range of uniforms and gear, together with the complex and colourful Australian system of unit insignia.
This book recounts the organization and deployment of one of the most important fighting armies of World War II. Australian divisions made a large and distinctive contribution to victory both in the deserts of the Middle East and the jungles of the South-West Pacific,earning for the second time a unique reputation for aggressiveness, endurance and independence of spirit. The text is illustrated with original wartime photos from all fronts; and with full colour plates showing a wide range of uniforms and gear, together with the complex and colourful Australian system of unit insignia.
| Autor: | Johnston, Mark |
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| ISBN: | 9781846031236 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Bloomsbury |
| Veröffentlicht: | 06.06.2007 |
| Schlagworte: | Australasian and Pacific history HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand HISTORY / Military / General HISTORY / Military / Pictorial HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General Military institutions Modern warfare Regiments Warfare & defence c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period) c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2) |
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