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High Command - Australia's Struggle for an Independent War Strategy, 1939–1945 (Paperback)
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High Command - Australia's Struggle for an Independent War Strategy, 1939–1945 (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Historical Security
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Since it was first published in 1982, High Command had become the
standard reference for anyone interested in Australia’s
participation in the Second World War, this edition was originally
published in 1992. The 50th anniversary of battles such as
Singapore, Coral Sea and Kokoda in 1942 re-awakened interest in
these milestones in Australia’s struggle for independence.
Despite the well-known exploits of Australian servicemen in a score
of famous battles, Australia’s contribution to the war was
ultimately determined by the strategic policy-makers in Canberra,
Washington and London. How competent were our politicians, military
leaders and advisers in formulating our own war strategy? How much
did the performance of Australian troops on the battlefield affect
our ability to influence allied strategy? The author describes the
clash between Generals Rowell and Blamey in Greece. He reveals the
impact of the secretary of the Department of Defence, Sir Frederick
Shedden, on strategic policy-making. He analyses the role of
intelligence, especially signals intelligence, in allied strategy.
He shows how Blamey’s miscalculation in 1944 removed any chance
of Australian troops joining the Americans in the Philippines. And
he reveals how a British admiral challenged the authority of the
Australian government. High Command presents the remarkable, full
story of the political battles behind the military battles.
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