General Vasey's War
$78.07
- Paperback
382 pages
- Release Date
30 April 1991
Summary
To his troops he was ‘Bloody George’, a hard-bitten professional soldier, technically competent and tactically proficient. His brigade bore the brunt of the fighting in Greece. He commanded the entire Australian force in Crete in the battle against German airborne invaders. He directed the Australian advance from Kokoda and presided over the defeat of the Japanese in the savage battles of the beachheads.
But there was more to Major-General George Vasey than his impressive record. Thro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780522846904 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0522846904 |
| Author: | David Horner |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Press |
| Imprint: | Melbourne University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 382 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 30 April 1991 |
| Weight: | 564g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 151mm x 23mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
David Horner
David Horner is a Fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. He is the author or editor of fifteen books on Australian military history, strategy, command and defence policy, including The Commanders- Australian Military Leadership in the Twentieth Century and High Command- Australia and Allied Strategy 1939-1945.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.