The Australian Army in World War II
Author | : Mark Johnston |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2013-08-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472805447 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472805445 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Australian Army in World War II written by Mark Johnston and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.