Australia Goes To War: 1939-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When the world plunged into its second catastrophic conflict in a generation, Australia answered the call with extraordinary resolve — Australia Goes to War: 1939–1945 by John Robertson is the definitive chronicle of the nation's total commitment to the Second World War. From the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of New Guinea to the naval battles of the Pacific, Robertson presents a sweeping, meticulously researched account of how a young nation mobilised its men, women, and industries in the face of existential threat, including the very real prospect of Japanese invasion on home soil. Robertson's narrative goes beyond the battlefield, illuminating the profound social, political, and economic transformations that the war wrought upon Australian society — the strain on civilian life, the pivotal shift in alliance from Britain to America, and the emergence of a distinctly Australian national identity forged under fire. Drawing on official records, personal testimonies, and strategic analyses, his authoritative and unflinching style illustrates both the heroism and the harrowing cost of a nation at war. A landmark work in Australian military historiography, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how the crucible of World War II shaped the modern Australian character — and what it truly means to be asked to give everything.
Author: John Robertson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
When the world plunged into its second catastrophic conflict in a generation, Australia answered the call with extraordinary resolve — Australia Goes to War: 1939–1945 by John Robertson is the definitive chronicle of the nation's total commitment to the Second World War. From the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of New Guinea to the naval battles of the Pacific, Robertson presents a sweeping, meticulously researched account of how a young nation mobilised its men, women, and industries in the face of existential threat, including the very real prospect of Japanese invasion on home soil. Robertson's narrative goes beyond the battlefield, illuminating the profound social, political, and economic transformations that the war wrought upon Australian society — the strain on civilian life, the pivotal shift in alliance from Britain to America, and the emergence of a distinctly Australian national identity forged under fire. Drawing on official records, personal testimonies, and strategic analyses, his authoritative and unflinching style illustrates both the heroism and the harrowing cost of a nation at war. A landmark work in Australian military historiography, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how the crucible of World War II shaped the modern Australian character — and what it truly means to be asked to give everything.