Blamey, 9780733343735
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Australia’s most controversial general: Hero or villain? Judge for yourself.
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Blamey

the story of australia's greatest general, for readers of grantlee kieza, peter fitzsimons and roland perry

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  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    29 July 2025

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Summary

Blamey: Australia’s Controversial Hero

General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander in Chief of Australian Military Forces during World War II, was Australia’s highest-ranking soldier and arguably its most controversial. From Gallipoli to Kokoda, this is the story of his power, politics, and the tragedy of command.

Blamey was an abrasive and shrewd commander, who could act both decisively and brutally, creating enemies within and outside the military. That reputation, encouraged in …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780733343735
ISBN-10:0733343732
Author:Brent D. Taylor
Publisher:ABC Books
Imprint:ABC Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:29 July 2025
Weight:472g
Dimensions:36mm x 234mm x 155mm
About The Author

Brent D. Taylor

Brent Taylor is an engineer and businessman, specialising in quantitative research and statistics, including benchmarking studies for management in the private and public sectors. His focus on Thomas Blamey stems from a keen long-term interest in military history and high impact leaders. He is a member of Military History & Heritage Victoria and has been mentored on this project by senior military officers. Brent lives in Richmond in Melbourne.

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