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Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War (Hardcover): Garth Pratten

Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War (Hardcover)

Garth Pratten

Series: Australian Army History Series

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In Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War, Garth Pratten explores, for the first time, the background, role and conduct of the commanding officers of Australian infantry battalions in World War II. Despite their vital role as the lynchpins of the battlefield, uniting the senior officers with the soldiers who fought, the battalion commanders have previously received scant attention in contemporary military history. This book redresses the balance, providing a gripping, meticulously researched and insightful account that charts the development of Australia's infantry commanding officers from part-time, ill-prepared, amateurs to seasoned veterans who, although still not professional soldiers, deserved the title of professional men of war. Drawing on extensive and original archival material, Pratten recreates battle scenes and brings to light many diverse personalities. It is a story of men confronting the timeless challenges of military leadership - mastering their own fear and discomfort - in order to motivate and inspire their troops to endure the maelstrom of war.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Australian Army History Series
Release date: April 2009
First published: 2009
Authors: Garth Pratten (Senior Lecturer in War Studies)
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 978-0-521-76345-5
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Regiments
Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
LSN: 0-521-76345-2
Barcode: 9780521763455

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