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The Western Desert Campaign 1940-41 (#2 Australian Army Campaigns) 2nd ed. by Glenn Wahlert
Category: Military | Series: Australian Army Campaigns S.
While the North African campaign has been studied in detail over the years, much of this study has been dedicated to the battles between the British 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps. There has been little serious study of Wavell's campaign against Italian forces in 1940- 41, nor of the role played by ...Show more
To Kokoda (#14 Australian Army Campaigns) by Nick Anderson
Category: History | Series: Australian Army Campaigns Ser.
When the Japanese war machine swept through South-East Asia in early 1942, it was inevitable that conflict would reach Australian territory on the island of New Guinea. The ultimate Japanese target was Port Moresby. Conquering the capital would sever communication between Australia and her American ally ...Show more
Wau 1942 - 1943 (#6 Australian Army Campaigns) by Phillip Bradley
Category: Military | Series: Australian Army Campaigns
Based on a detailed analysis of the battlefield, this book outlines how the victory at Wau was achieved and demonstrates how determined leadership can turn the tide of battle. Throughout most of 1942, the Australian Army fought a series of commando actions to keep the Japanese at bay in the Wau - Salama ...Show more