The Enemy
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; markings on the first page, some stains on the book block
A rare and fascinating window into Cold War-era military intelligence, The Enemy is a restricted Australian Army pamphlet from 1970, designed to brief personnel on the nature, tactics, and capabilities of opposing forces during a period of profound geopolitical tension. Issued under strict classification and intended only for authorised recipients, this document stands as a primary source of the doctrine and strategic thinking that shaped Australia's military posture during the Vietnam War era. Beyond its operational utility, this pamphlet is a remarkable historical artefact that chronicles the institutional voice of the Australian Army at a pivotal moment in the nation's defence history. Its terse, authoritative prose and classified pedigree illustrate the secrecy and urgency that defined Cold War military culture, offering scholars, collectors, and history enthusiasts an unfiltered glimpse into the machinery of mid-20th-century warfare. Who exactly was The Enemy — and what did Australia fear most in 1970?
Author: Australian Army
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Australian Army
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; markings on the first page, some stains on the book block
A rare and fascinating window into Cold War-era military intelligence, The Enemy is a restricted Australian Army pamphlet from 1970, designed to brief personnel on the nature, tactics, and capabilities of opposing forces during a period of profound geopolitical tension. Issued under strict classification and intended only for authorised recipients, this document stands as a primary source of the doctrine and strategic thinking that shaped Australia's military posture during the Vietnam War era. Beyond its operational utility, this pamphlet is a remarkable historical artefact that chronicles the institutional voice of the Australian Army at a pivotal moment in the nation's defence history. Its terse, authoritative prose and classified pedigree illustrate the secrecy and urgency that defined Cold War military culture, offering scholars, collectors, and history enthusiasts an unfiltered glimpse into the machinery of mid-20th-century warfare. Who exactly was The Enemy — and what did Australia fear most in 1970?