Garth Pratten: 2 books
by Garth Pratten
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2009
In Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War, Garth Pratten explores, for the first time, the background, role and conduct of the commanding officers of Australian infantry battalions in World War II. Despite their vital role as the lynchpins of the battlefield, uniting the senior officers...
by Brian Farrell, Garth Pratten
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
When Imperial Japan unleashed the Pacific War in December 1941, Australian forces went into action, as part of a larger British Empire force, to defend Malaya and Singapore. Australias principal contribution to defending Malaya and Singapore was the 8th Division. Originally raised for service in the...