Australia 1942: In the Shadow of War
Editat de Peter Dean Cuvânt înainte de Kim Beazleyen Limba Engleză Hardback – 21 noi 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781107032279
ISBN-10: 110703227X
Pagini: 276
Ilustrații: 37 b/w illus. 10 maps
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.57 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Melbourne, Australia
ISBN-10: 110703227X
Pagini: 276
Ilustrații: 37 b/w illus. 10 maps
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.57 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Melbourne, Australia
Cuprins
Introduction; Part I. Australia in 1942: 1. Australia in 1942: a pivotal year? David Horner; Part II. Relations, Politics and the Home Front: 2. World wars and the anticipation of conflict: the impact on long-established Australian Japanese relations 1905–43 Pam Oliver; 3. The overlooked mission: Australia and home defence Albert Palazzo; 4. The home front and the American presence in 1942 Kate Darian-Smith; 5. The 'dangers and problems unprecendented and unpredictable': the Curtin government's response to the threat Ross McMullin; Part III. Australia Under Threat: 6. The Japanese Army's 'unplanned' South Pacific campaign Hiroyuki Shindo; 7. Japanese strategy and intentions toward Australia Steve Bullard; 8. The air raids on Darwin, 19 February 1942: image and reality Alan Powell; Part IV. The War on Australia's Doorstep: 9. Vanquished but defiant; victorious but divided - the RAAF in the Pacific 1942 Mark Johnston; 10. The war at sea - on, above and below the waves Ian Pfennigwerth; 11. On Australia's doorstep: Kokoda and Milne Bay Karl James; 12. Anzacs and Yanks: US and Australian operations at the beachhead battles Peter J. Dean; Conclusion: 1942 in reflection.
Descriere
This book explores the way in which Australia confronted the challenge of the shadow of war in 1942.