Army Australia: An Illustrated History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the colonial militia of the 1800s to the modern fighting force that has served across the world's most volatile theatres of conflict, Army Australia: An Illustrated History presents a sweeping, visually rich chronicle of one of the most storied military institutions in the Southern Hemisphere. George Odgers — a respected authority on Australian military affairs — traces the evolution of the Australian Army through its defining campaigns: Gallipoli, the Western Front, the Pacific War, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond, documenting not only the strategy and sacrifice of its soldiers but the cultural identity forged in the crucible of combat. Odgers writes with a clarity and conviction that brings both grand strategy and individual heroism into sharp relief, grounding the narrative in meticulous research while never losing sight of the human cost of war. The volume is generously illustrated, offering a visual testament to the bravery and resilience that has come to define the Australian military character — the spirit of the Anzac legend rendered in compelling detail. A landmark work in Australian military historiography, this is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand how a nation defined itself through the service of its sons and daughters in arms.
Author: George Odgers
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the colonial militia of the 1800s to the modern fighting force that has served across the world's most volatile theatres of conflict, Army Australia: An Illustrated History presents a sweeping, visually rich chronicle of one of the most storied military institutions in the Southern Hemisphere. George Odgers — a respected authority on Australian military affairs — traces the evolution of the Australian Army through its defining campaigns: Gallipoli, the Western Front, the Pacific War, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond, documenting not only the strategy and sacrifice of its soldiers but the cultural identity forged in the crucible of combat. Odgers writes with a clarity and conviction that brings both grand strategy and individual heroism into sharp relief, grounding the narrative in meticulous research while never losing sight of the human cost of war. The volume is generously illustrated, offering a visual testament to the bravery and resilience that has come to define the Australian military character — the spirit of the Anzac legend rendered in compelling detail. A landmark work in Australian military historiography, this is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand how a nation defined itself through the service of its sons and daughters in arms.