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General Vasey's War

General Vasey's War

by David Horner and David Sanford Horner
Publication Date: 30/04/1991

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Biography of a professional soldier, who commanded the Australian force in Crete against the Germans in the Second World War, directed the Australian advance from Kokoda, and was in command during the defeat of the Japanese in the Pacific. Analyses his military performance, and also provides insights into his private life, based largely on his letters to his wife. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. The author is a Fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. His other publications include 'High Command: Australian and Allied Strategy 1939-1945'. First printed in 1992.
ISBN:
9780522846904
9780522846904
Category:
History
Publication Date:
30-04-1991
Publisher:
Melbourne University Press
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
386
Dimensions (mm):
232x151x23mm
Weight:
0.6kg
David Horner

David Horner, AM, FASSA, is an emeritus professor in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. He served as an infantry platoon commander in the Vietnam War and later, as a colonel, was head of the Australian Army's Land Warfare Studies Centre.

He is the author or editor of 37 books on Australian military history, defence and intelligence, including The Spy Catchers, SAS Phantoms of War, Duty First, Blamey, and Battles that shaped Australia.

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