The Fight for Australia
From Changi and Darwin to Kokoda the Triumph of Bravery, Mateship and Courage That Saved Us in World War II
$72.17
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
8 August 2017
Summary
The compelling story of Australia’s desperate fight for survival during World War II.
In the dark days following the fall of Singapore in February 1942, Australia faced its toughest battle yet. It was centrestage and under direct attack from seemingly invincible Japanese forces. Winston Churchill was demanding our best battle-hardened troops stay in North Africa while President Roosevelt called for them to fight the Japanese in Burma. But Prime Minister John Curtin in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733639111 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733639119 |
| Author: | Roland Perry |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Release Date: | 8 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 35mm |
| Series: | Hachette Military Collection |
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Critics Review
I can unashamedly recommend this very readable book, particularly as it fills in a major gap in Australia’s history. - Major General Jim Barry (retired), former National President, Defence Reserves Association
A very readable and engaging study of Australia’s Pacific war. - AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MAGAZINEAbout The Author
Roland Perry
Roland Perry is an award-winning author, journalist and documentary-maker, best known for his writing on Australian military and sporting history. His books include BRADMAN’S INVINCIBLES, THE FIGHT FOR AUSTRALIA, MONASH: THE OUTSIDER WHO WON THE WAR, THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE, THE CHANGI BROWNLOW, biographies of cricketers Keith Miller and Shane Warne, his highly praised life of DON BRADMAN, as well as the recent bestsellers BILL THE BASTARD and HORRIE THE WAR DOG. Roland Perry was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, for services to literature, in 2011.
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