Anzacs in the Middle East : Australian soldiers, their allies and the local people in World War II /
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| Author / Creator: | Johnston, M. (Mark) |
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| Imprint: | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (275 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Australian Army history series Australian Army history series. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11831578 |
| Summary: | Anzacs in the Middle East is a compelling exploration of the experiences of soldiers who fought in the Middle East during World War II. Spurred by a sense of adventure and duty, they set sail to countries of which they knew very little. The book examines the relationships between Australians and their allies and also how they related to the local people: Greeks, Egyptians, Syrians, Lebanese and Palestinians. Mark Johnston draws on extensive research to provide a new perspective on the famous campaigns at Tobruk and Alamein, as well as significant but less familiar battles at Bardia, Retimo and Damascus. Featuring first-hand accounts and stories from the front line, the book discovers the true nature of the 'larrikin Australian' and is a must-read for anyone interested in Australia's military history. This book is a companion volume to Mark Johnston's previous books, At the Front Line and Fighting the Enemy. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (275 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781107306905 1107306906 9781107314658 1107314658 9781139524339 113952433X 9781107030961 110703096X 9781107309104 1107309107 |