| Anzacs in the Middle East: Australian Soldiers, Their Allies and the Local People in World War II Contributor(s): Johnston, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 113952433X ISBN-13: 9781139524339 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Open Ebook Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 940.541 |
| Series: Australian Army History |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Anzacs in the Middle East is a compelling exploration of the experiences of soldiers who fought in the Middle East during World War II. Spurred by a sense of adventure and duty, they set sail to countries of which they knew very little. The book examines the relationships between Australians and their allies, and also how they related to the local people: Greeks, Egyptians, Syrians, Lebanese and Palestinians. Mark Johnston draws on extensive research to provide a new perspective on the famous campaigns at Tobruk and Alamein, as well as significant but less familiar battles at Bardia, Retimo and Damascus. Featuring first-hand accounts and stories from the front line, the book discovers the true nature of the 'larrikin Australian' and is a must-read for anyone interested in Australia's military history. This book is a companion volume to Mark Johnston's previous books, At the Front Line and Fighting the Enemy. |