Originally published in 1984, this book tells the story of sixteen of Australia's most eminent military men, as they performed under the stress of strategy-making and in the heat of battle. In scrutinising critical periods in the careers of such men as Brudenell White, Chauvel, Monash, Gordon Bennett, Blamey and Scherger, it addresses a number of fascinating questions: Is there an Australian style of command? How well have Australian officers been prepared for high command? How have Australian commanders handled ...
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Originally published in 1984, this book tells the story of sixteen of Australia's most eminent military men, as they performed under the stress of strategy-making and in the heat of battle. In scrutinising critical periods in the careers of such men as Brudenell White, Chauvel, Monash, Gordon Bennett, Blamey and Scherger, it addresses a number of fascinating questions: Is there an Australian style of command? How well have Australian officers been prepared for high command? How have Australian commanders handled the problems of coalition way or co-operation with allies? How have political direction, organisational structures and entrenched defence policy affected the performance of commanders in the field? Each re-evaluation compares performance with reputation. Some of the figures examined are familiar (What was the real basis of Monash's reputation as a commander? Was Blamey worthy of the field-marshal's baton?); some are given an appraisal long denied them. This roll-call of some of Australia's greatest warriors presents a fascinating picture of the realities of war at the top. Each of the sixteen lives examined presents a revealing account of the conditions under which crucial military decisions are made and carried out - on the battlefield, at headquarters, in victory and defeat. The Commanders will appeal not only to students of military affairs but to everyone interested in Australian history and biography.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 4to-over 9æ"-12" tall. Small quarto hardcover, black cloth in red pictorial dust-jacket. 355pp., Bibliographic References, Index. Illustrated with photographs and maps. Dust-jacket protected by reinforced mylar covers that have been pasted to inside of front and rear boards. Not an ex-libris copy, from a private collection. No previous ownership marks. Divided into three sections [World War I, World War II, Post Second World War], this book provides short biographical essays on 17 Australian senior military commanders. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Near fine in a near fine dust-jacket. A heavy book, Priority and International orders with be charged additional postage. Scans on request.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 4to. HEAVY. xix, 355 pages, 44 b/w illustrations, 27 maps, notes, index, pictorial end-papers. Cloth boards in dust-jacket. Jacket has light edge wear and stain at bottom of front panel (mainly visible from back). Prev owners name etc on half-title page. The book tells the story of 16 of Australia's most eminent military men, as they performed under the stress of strategy-making and in the heat of battle.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 355 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a light mark on front edge.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 9780868614960. Australian History. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Australian History; ISBN: 0868614963. ISBN/EAN: 9780868614960. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29940.
