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The Oxford companion to Australian military history

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  • "COmpanion to Australian military history"
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  • "Companion to Australian military history"
  • "Australian military history"

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  • "This landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamely, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike."
  • "This text provides a comprehensive guide to Australian military history, written by the country's leading military historians. It includes entries on key soldiers, politicians and writers, as well as information on major campaigns, weapons and themes."
  • "A searchable database of over 1200 entries. This substantial new edition of the Companion builds on the strength of the first edition. Many of the original entries have been retained, some with minor emendations or additions, while others have been rewritten in the light of recent scholarship."

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  • "Military history"
  • "Military history"@en
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Electronic books"
  • "Biography"
  • "Biography"@en
  • "Dictionaries"
  • "Dictionaries"@en
  • "Wörterbuch"
  • "Diccionaris electrònics"
  • "History"
  • "Llibres electrònics"
  • "Lexikon"
  • "Encyclopedieën (vorm)"

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  • "Oxford companion to Australian military history"
  • "The Oxford companion to Australian military history over 1,200 entries"
  • "The Oxford companion to Australian military history"@en
  • "The Oxford companion to Australian military history"
  • "The Oxford companion to Australian Military History"
  • "The Oxford companion to australian military history"

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