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Author | : Leigh Neville |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2019-06-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1472826310 |
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Since the end of their involvement in the Vietnam War, the Australian Army has been modernized in every respect. After peacekeeping duties in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East in the 1980s–90s, 'Diggers' were sent to safeguard the newly independent East Timor from Indonesian harassment in 1999, and to provide long-term protection and mentoring since 2006. Australian Army units have served in the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Australian Special Forces are currently operating alongside US and British elements against ISIS in northern Iraq. During these campaigns the Australian SAS Regiment and Commandos have fully matured into 'Tier 1' assets, internationally recognized for their wide range of capabilities. The book, written by an Australian author who has written extensively about modern warfare, traces the development of the Army's organization, combat uniforms, load-bearing equipment, small arms and major weapon systems using specially commissioned artwork and photographs.
Author | : Leigh Neville |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2019-06-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1472826302 |
Download The Australian Army at War 1976–2016 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Since the end of their involvement in the Vietnam War, the Australian Army has been modernized in every respect. After peacekeeping duties in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East in the 1980s–90s, 'Diggers' were sent to safeguard the newly independent East Timor from Indonesian harassment in 1999, and to provide long-term protection and mentoring since 2006. Australian Army units have served in the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Australian Special Forces are currently operating alongside US and British elements against ISIS in northern Iraq. During these campaigns the Australian SAS Regiment and Commandos have fully matured into 'Tier 1' assets, internationally recognized for their wide range of capabilities. The book, written by an Australian author who has written extensively about modern warfare, traces the development of the Army's organization, combat uniforms, load-bearing equipment, small arms and major weapon systems using specially commissioned artwork and photographs.
Author | : Jeffrey Grey |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1999-06-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521644839 |
Download A Military History of Australia Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
An expanded edition of one of the most acclaimed accounts of Australian military history.
Author | : Amanda Laugesen |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2016-04-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317173015 |
Download 'Boredom is the Enemy' Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
War is often characterised as one percent terror, 99 per cent boredom. Whilst much ink has been spilt on the one per cent, relatively little work has been directed toward the other 99 per cent of a soldier's time. As such, this book will be welcomed by those seeking a fuller understanding of what makes soldiers endure war, and how they cope with prolonged periods of inaction. It explores the issue of military boredom and investigates how soldiers spent their time when not engaged in battle, work or training through a study of their creative, imaginative and intellectual lives. It examines the efforts of military authorities to provide solutions to military boredom (and the problem of discipline and morale) through the provisioning of entertainment and education, but more importantly explores the ways in which soldiers responded to such efforts, arguing that soldiers used entertainment and education in ways that suited them. The focus in the book is on Australians and their experiences, primarily during the First World War, but with subsequent chapters taking the story through the Second World War to the Vietnam War. This focus on a single national group allows questions to be raised about what might (or might not) be exceptional about the experiences of a particular national group, and the ways national identity can shape an individual's relationship and engagement with education and entertainment. It can also suggest the continuities and changes in these experiences through the course of three wars. The story of Australians at war illuminates a much broader story of the experience of war and people's responses to war in the twentieth century.
Author | : Australian Army Staff |
Publisher | : Merriam Press |
Total Pages | : 69 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1576380777 |
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Author | : Ian McPhedran |
Publisher | : HarperCollins Australia |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2013-09-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1743097638 |
Download Too Bold to Die Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
An unputdownable account of the courage and bravery under fire of our Australian soldiers on the frontline - from WWII to Afghanistan. From Gallipoli to Afghanistan, many Australians have been awarded military honours for acts of selfless courage. Others have missed out. Bestselling author Ian McPhedran uncovers new stories of extreme bravery in action from WWII to today, and hears from those on the front line about what courage really means. Some of these stories, including Medals for Gallantry awarded in the face of the enemy in East timor and Afghanistan, are quite extraordinary. this book also explores why some become national heroes and others are overlooked.
Author | : Australia. Australian Army |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1944 |
Genre | : Australia |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : David Murray Horner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Download The Australian Army Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This volume examines the military obligation of government during the first century of the Commonwealth of Australia. During this time, the defense has endured two world wars as well as a series of other military engagements. Although the reputation of military has become a significant factor in the lives and views of Australians, the topic rarely receives public interest. This book explains the complexities of this essential strand of the Commonwealth.
Author | : Tom Frame |
Publisher | : UNSW Press |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2016-07-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1742242456 |
Download On Ops: Lessons and Challenges for the Australian Army since East Timor Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
No-one in the Australian government or Army could have predicted that in the 25 years following the end of the Cold War Army personnel would be deployed to Rwanda, Cambodia, Somalia, Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Solomon Islands. In a constructive critique of the modern Australian Army, ‘On Ops’ examines the massive transformation that has taken place since troops were deployed to East Timor 1999. After decades of inactivity and the ‘long peace’ of the 1970s and 1980s the Army was stretched to the limit. Contributors include John Howard and Peter Leahy as well as Craig Stockings, David Horner and an impressive array of military historians, academics, intelligence experts and ex and current Army.
Author | : David Connery |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2016-11-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 192552020X |
Download The Battles Before Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Much of Australia’s military history literature focuses on battles and the way generals plan and prosecute an action or campaign. But what do generals do when they are not fighting battles? The Battles Before examines the role of senior leaders in preparing an army for war — fighting bureaucratic battles, mobilising forces for operations, or preparing for a future that is impossible to anticipate. The five cases examined in this book focus on strategic leadership and describe how major organisations grapple with political, strategic, economic and cultural change over time. The first three case studies analyse a series of pivotal moments in the history of the Australian Army: the dramatic downsizing that followed the Vietnam War, the seminal 1985 Dibb Review, and the build-up to the East Timor intervention in 1999. Further cases describe planning within a large organisation, particularly the way senior leaders grapple with the demands of multiple operations while facing significant impetus for force modernisation. The final chapter focuses on the crucial role of the Army’s leadership in developing the next generation of leaders. The book concludes with a series of insights into the study of command in peacetime and its relevance to wartime command, particularly given the challenges that face peacetime commanders who operate within considerable constraints. The Battles Before uses recently declassified documents and interviews with key participants in a meticulous examination of a 30-year period characterised by profound and far-reaching change. This was a period that would reshape the Australian Army.