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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
Pages
480 pages
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n.c
Parution
2010-09-16
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For Dummies
EAN papier
9781742169835
EAN PDF
9781742468938
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Nombre pages imprimables
384
Taille du fichier
31119 Ko
Prix
27,43 €
EAN EPUB
9781742468945
Informations sur l'ebook
Nombre pages copiables
0
Nombre pages imprimables
480
Taille du fichier
7219 Ko
Prix
27,43 €

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