THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR II by Mark Johnston, Carlos Chagas (Illus) ( 9781846031236 )

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Title:

THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR II

By:

Mark Johnston, Carlos Chagas (Illus)

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1846031230

ISBN 13:

9781846031236

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

6 June, 2007

Series:

Elite No. 153

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Description:

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. This book recounts the organization and deployment of one of the most important fighting armies of World War II.

Synopsis:

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.

Illustrations:

Illustrations (some col.), 1 map, ports.

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Imprint:

Osprey Publishing

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Non-returnable

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