A History Of The 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion: 1940-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: 2/17 Battalion History Committee
Binding: Hardback
Published: 2/17 Battalion History Committee, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Worn DJ, no tears. Light foxing on prelims. Clean text.
A cornerstone of Australian regimental history, A History of the 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion: 1940–1945 presents a comprehensive account of one of the nation’s most decorated WWII units. The volume chronicles the battalion’s formation at Ingleburn, its pivotal role in the Siege of Tobruk, and its campaigns across El Alamein, New Guinea, and Borneo. It illustrates the battalion’s tactical evolution, leadership under Lt. Col. John Crawford, and the resilience of its soldiers through desert warfare and jungle operations. With detailed battle narratives, personal anecdotes, and full nominal and honours rolls, the committee argues for the battalion’s enduring legacy in shaping Australia’s military identity. This revised edition stands as an authoritative reference for collectors, historians, and institutions preserving wartime heritage.
Author: 2/17 Battalion History Committee
Binding: Hardback
Published: 2/17 Battalion History Committee, 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Worn DJ, no tears. Light foxing on prelims. Clean text.
A cornerstone of Australian regimental history, A History of the 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion: 1940–1945 presents a comprehensive account of one of the nation’s most decorated WWII units. The volume chronicles the battalion’s formation at Ingleburn, its pivotal role in the Siege of Tobruk, and its campaigns across El Alamein, New Guinea, and Borneo. It illustrates the battalion’s tactical evolution, leadership under Lt. Col. John Crawford, and the resilience of its soldiers through desert warfare and jungle operations. With detailed battle narratives, personal anecdotes, and full nominal and honours rolls, the committee argues for the battalion’s enduring legacy in shaping Australia’s military identity. This revised edition stands as an authoritative reference for collectors, historians, and institutions preserving wartime heritage.