{"product_id":"2026100011438-secondhand-the-enemy","title":"The Enemy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image; markings on the first page, some stains on the book block\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\n\nBeyond 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?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573393232091,"sku":"2026100011438-SECONDHAND","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cac7a3bd-3401-4e1f-af0e-518504805031.png?v=1791168209","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011438-secondhand-the-enemy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}