Greece, Crete And Syria
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
In the darkest years of the Second World War, Australian soldiers were thrust into some of the most brutal and strategically critical theatres of conflict — the rugged mountains of Greece, the besieged island of Crete, and the volatile deserts of Syria. Greece, Crete and Syria chronicles these harrowing campaigns with unflinching detail, placing the Australian fighting man at the centre of a broader Allied struggle against the relentless advance of Axis forces. Part of the acclaimed Australians at War series, John Laffin brings these battles to life with the precision of a military historian and the narrative drive of a seasoned storyteller. Laffin, one of Australia's most prolific military historians, draws on extensive research to illuminate not only the tactical dimensions of these campaigns but also the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of ordinary Australians under extraordinary pressure. His writing is urgent and authoritative, cutting through the fog of war to reveal the human cost of each engagement. For anyone seeking to understand Australia's often-overlooked contribution to the wider Allied war effort, this volume raises a compelling and sobering question: how much of the war's outcome rested on the shoulders of those who fought in its most forgotten corners?
Author: John Laffin
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
In the darkest years of the Second World War, Australian soldiers were thrust into some of the most brutal and strategically critical theatres of conflict — the rugged mountains of Greece, the besieged island of Crete, and the volatile deserts of Syria. Greece, Crete and Syria chronicles these harrowing campaigns with unflinching detail, placing the Australian fighting man at the centre of a broader Allied struggle against the relentless advance of Axis forces. Part of the acclaimed Australians at War series, John Laffin brings these battles to life with the precision of a military historian and the narrative drive of a seasoned storyteller. Laffin, one of Australia's most prolific military historians, draws on extensive research to illuminate not only the tactical dimensions of these campaigns but also the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of ordinary Australians under extraordinary pressure. His writing is urgent and authoritative, cutting through the fog of war to reveal the human cost of each engagement. For anyone seeking to understand Australia's often-overlooked contribution to the wider Allied war effort, this volume raises a compelling and sobering question: how much of the war's outcome rested on the shoulders of those who fought in its most forgotten corners?