Australia's Military History For Dummies

Created especially for the Australian customer! The simple and easy way to get your mind around Australia'smilitary historyMore people are visiting Gallipoli and walking the Kokoda Traileach year — now find out why. This complete guide helps youtrace the story of Australia's involvement in war, from thecolonial conflicts with the Indigenous population, through theWorld Wars to peacekeeping initiatives in East Timor and thecontroversial conflict in Afghanistan.Find out the origins of Australia's military history — goall the way back to the arrival of the First Fleet and theconflicts with the Indigenous peoplesLearn about the heroism of the Anzacs — discover theorigins of the legend of Gallipoli, and how the brass bungled thecampaignDiscover the horrors of war — consider the suffering andhuge losses on the Western FrontRecognise the successful battles of World Wars I and II —follow the Diggers' exploits in Palestine and Syria, and at Tobrukand AlameinMarvel at the grim jungle battles — track theDiggersthrough New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam between 1942and 1972Admire Australia's efforts to repel possible invaders —learn how Australians defended their country against the Japaneseduring World War IISee how the Cold War heated up — witness the fight againstcommunism in the Korean and Vietnam WarsAppreciate the modern-day Australian Defence Force —acknowledge the courage of the men and women who protectus into the21st centuryOpen the book and find:New insights into the meaning of Anzac DaySimple explanations of the structure of Australia's militaryDetails of who fought whom, where, when and whyStories of Australia's great military fighters and leadersAccounts of the iconic battles that established Australia'sreputationLocations of Australia's peacekeeping operations around theworldWays in which war and conflict have shaped the nationReasons why Australia goes to warLearn to:Comprehend the impact of waron AustraliaAppreciate the heroism at AnzacCove and other significantbattlefieldsUnderstand the controversies ofrecent conflicts, including inVietnam and Iraq