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The Australian Army in World War II

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The Australian Army in World War II

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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.

Table of Contents

Introduction – legacy of the First Australian Imperial Force in WWI
Organization of Australian Military Forces, 1939: AIF and CMF – orbats of armies, corps, divisions & brigades – divisional organizations
Campaigns: Libya 1940 – Siege of Tobnruk – Greece, Crete & Syria – Alamein. The Japanese onslaught – SW Pacific 1943–44 – final campaigns 1945. Major formations & combat histories
Uniforms and insignia

Product details

Published 20 Aug 2013
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 64
ISBN 9781472805225
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Series Elite
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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