Australia S Military History For Dummies

Author : David Horner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781742468945

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Australia's Military History For Dummies by David Horner Pdf

Created especially for the Australian customer! The simple and easy way to get your mind around Australia's military history More people are visiting Gallipoli and walking the Kokoda Trail each year — now find out why. This complete guide helps you trace the story of Australia's involvement in war, from the colonial conflicts with the Indigenous population, through the World Wars to peacekeeping initiatives in East Timor and the controversial conflict in Afghanistan. Find out the origins of Australia's military history — go all the way back to the arrival of the First Fleet and the conflicts with the Indigenous peoples Learn about the heroism of the Anzacs — discover the origins of the legend of Gallipoli, and how the brass bungled the campaign Discover the horrors of war — consider the suffering and huge losses on the Western Front Recognise the successful battles of World Wars I and II — follow the Diggers' exploits in Palestine and Syria, and at Tobruk and Alamein Marvel at the grim jungle battles — track the Diggersthrough New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam between 1942 and 1972 Admire Australia's efforts to repel possible invaders — learn how Australians defended their country against the Japanese during World War II See how the Cold War heated up — witness the fight against communism in the Korean and Vietnam Wars Appreciate the modern-day Australian Defence Force — acknowledge the courage of the men and women who protectus into the 21st century Open the book and find: New insights into the meaning of Anzac Day Simple explanations of the structure of Australia's military Details of who fought whom, where, when and why Stories of Australia's great military fighters and leaders Accounts of the iconic battles that established Australia's reputation Locations of Australia's peacekeeping operations around the world Ways in which war and conflict have shaped the nation Reasons why Australia goes to war Learn to: Comprehend the impact of waron Australia Appreciate the heroism at AnzacCove and other significant battlefields Understand the controversies ofrecent conflicts, including in Vietnam and Iraq

Author : David Murray Horner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 19??
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:816330790

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Australia's Military History for Dummies by David Murray Horner Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Grey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139468282

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A Military History of Australia by Jeffrey Grey Pdf

A Military History of Australia provides a detailed chronological narrative of Australia's wars across more than two hundred years, set in the contexts of defence and strategic policy, the development of society and the impact of war and military service on Australia and Australians. It discusses the development of the armed forces as institutions and examines the relationship between governments and military policy. This book is a revised and updated edition of one of the most acclaimed overviews of Australian military history available. It is the only comprehensive, single-volume treatment of the role and development of Australia's military and their involvement in war and peace across the span of Australia's modern history. It concludes with consideration of Australian involvement in its region and more widely since the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the waging of the global war on terror.

Author : Craig Stockings
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781742245782

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Anzac's Dirty Dozen by Craig Stockings Pdf

The flying career of John Robertson Duigan spanned just a decade from 1908 to 1918. 100 years ago he built and successfully flew the first aeroplane made in Australia using only photographs, journal articles and an unreliable textbook as his guides. He was the first Australian to fly a powered Australian-made aeroplane in Australia. The full story of John Duigan and his flying career has now been published for the first time.

Author : Craig Stockings,John Connor
Publisher : NewSouth
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 1742233694

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Before the Anzac Dawn by Craig Stockings,John Connor Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive and compelling account of Australian military history before any soldier set foot on Gallipoli. It shows that this pre-1915 history has largely been forgotten. Indeed the extent to which Australians thought about war and experienced war before ANZAC existed will surprise many readers.Starting with detailed accounts of both traditional indigenous warfare and frontier wars between whites settlers and indigenous inhabitants, we learn of the setting up of colonial navies, the red coats who guarded the colonies, Australians fighting in wars against New Zealand Maori, cadet and rifle clubs as well as the overseas wars we joined up for in the Crimea and Sudan. Written by leading experts in their fields and expertly edited by Craig Stockings and John Connor, Before the Anzac Dawn is essential reading for anyone interested.

Author : Peter Dennis
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018298112

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The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History by Peter Dennis Pdf

This is a comprehensive guide to Australian military history, broadly conceived within a critical and analytical framework. It contains 800 entries. The editors have sought a balance between various types of entries. Their interpretation of 'military history' is inclusive, extending beyondstandard categories such as battles, campaigns, biographies and weapons, and encompassing entries on the structures of various parts of the defence force organization and their evolution, military language and customs, literature dealing with military themes and treaties, alliances and acts ofparliament that have had a significant impact on the military. Biographical entries vary from long analytical essays on figures such as Thomas Blamey and C.E.W. Bean to much shorter entries on figures of less importance. Not every Chief of General Staff or RAN and RAAF equivalent has an entry: as the editors say, some were undistinguished. All office holdersof significant rank within the three services are listed in an appendix. No attempt is made to duplicate the Australian Dictionary of Biography; nor, except in two instances, have the editors commissioned articles on specific individuals from the historians who wrote those particular entries forADB. The editors' focus is different, combining essential biographical facts with more commentary and analysis. Battles are grouped into overall campaigns, thus providing a more integrated approach enabling greater analysis of broader issues. The Companion offers essential technical details on every significant weapons system employed in the three services since their inception, together with comments thathelp place those systems in an operational and sometimes political context. In addition, there are several longer articles on key aspects of military history and culture. The entry on conscription, while not neglecting past controversies, explains the mechanics of the various methods. There is anabsorbing entry on the ways in which animals have been used by the military. Aboriginal resistance to white invasion is covered in a long entry, as is Aboriginal service in the armed forces. There are also several articles on military influences in Australian culture - war films, literature, art,popular culture. Complete with 100 photographs and 32 maps, the result is a comprehensive work of reference, analysis and interest that will come to be regarded as the authoritative work in the field.

Author : Michael Tyquin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1876439890

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Madness and the Military by Michael Tyquin Pdf

This work, the first of its kind to be published in Australia, is a scholarly analysis of Australian soldiers who suffered psychologically in the First World War.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Australia
ISBN : LCCN:2009387670

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The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History by Anonim Pdf

This text provides a comprehensive guide to Australian military history, written by the country's leading military historians. It includes entries on key soldiers, politicians and writers, as well as information on major campaigns, weapons and themes.

Author : Jonathan J. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1760790478

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A History of Australian Military by Jonathan J. Moore Pdf

Australia is a remote nation, tucked away in the southern hemisphere with a tiny population compared to their densely populated neighbours to the North. Despite this, over the past two hundred years the Austrian military has punched well above its weight, earning a reputation for bravery and efficiency unrivalled in the modern world. Australia has never lost a war and more often than not, fought long and hard to win the peace. 'A History of the Australia Military: From the First Fleet to the Present Day' covers all of the crucial events in Australian military history and throws light on many of the major moments involving those brave men and women who fought in Australia and for Australia. Whether they were aboriginal warriors, marines, soldiers of the crown or members of the army, RAAF or RAN, all have made a contributed to a proud military tradition.

Author : Sandy McNab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 0958669384

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We Were the First by Sandy McNab Pdf

Author : Craig A. J. Stockings
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9781742230795

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Zombie Myths of Australian Military History by Craig A. J. Stockings Pdf

In this fascinating account, leading Australian military historians tackle 10 of the most enduring historical zombies, or national myths, that have staggered their way through the halls of military history for more than 200 years. From Aboriginal resistance and invasion to Australia’s recent involvement in East Timor, this record disproves the incorrectly memorialized and so-called gallant deeds of past Australian servicemen. Provocative and opinionated, this record attempts to correct the historical record.

Author : Tristan Moss,Tom Richardson
Publisher : NewSouth
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781742244280

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Beyond Combat by Tristan Moss,Tom Richardson Pdf

War is only a small part of military life. Uniformed men and women spend the vast majority of their time away from combat, training, receiving medical attention, burying the dead and undertaking the myriad tasks of survival in an operational zone. Beyond Combat explores how the military manages its ‘other’ roles, as well as the experiences of the servicemen and women themselves. With contributions from Christina Twomey, Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson and Major Clare O’Neill, among others, Beyond Combat is a ground-breaking examination of life beyond the frontline.

Author : Jean Phyllis Fielding,Robert John O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Australia
ISBN : UOM:39015034716541

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A Select Bibliography of Australian Military History, 1891-1939 by Jean Phyllis Fielding,Robert John O'Neill Pdf

Author : Ian Grant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1030142705

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A dictionary of Australian military history by Ian Grant Pdf

Author : Tristan Moss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
ISBN : 1108202470

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Guarding the Periphery by Tristan Moss Pdf

Guarding the Periphery recounts a part of Australian military history that is often overlooked by studies of Australia's military past.