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Author Dean, Peter J. (Peter John), 1974-

Title The architect of victory : the military career of Lieutenant-General Sir Frank Horton Berryman / Peter J. Dean
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (395 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Australian Army history series
Australian Army history series.
Contents Maps -- Illustrations -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part 1. The Making of a General 1894-1939 -- 1. The foundations of a military career 1894-1915 -- 2. The Western Front 1915-18 -- 3. The bitter-sweet years 1919-39 -- Part 2. Forging a reputation: The Mediterranean, 1940-41 -- 4. Friends, colleagues and conflict: War and the 6th Division 1939-40 -- 5. Planning for victory: Battles for Bardia and Tobruk, December 1940 -- January 1941 -- 6. Operation Exporter: January 1941 -- August 1941 -- Part 3. The Architect of Victory: The Pacific, 1942-45 -- 7. War with Japan 1941-42 -- 8. New Guinea Force: December 1942 -- February 1943 -- 9. Planning Operation Postern: February 1943 -- September 1943 -- 10. Reconquest of New Guinea: September 1943 -- April 1945 -- 11. Two armies -- two headquarters 1944-45 -- Part 4. The Post-War World 1945-81 -- 12. Military politics and civic responsibility 1945-81 -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Select bibliography -- Index
Summary The study of military history forms a critical part of the Army's learning cycle. By publishing the work of the nation's pre-eminent military historians, the Australian Army and Cambridge University Press aim to promote, to a worldwide audience, our country's proud military heritage. Detailing the history of the Army, its people and its contribution to Australia's development, the series presents readers with contemporary perspectives and authoritative accounts of the key issues in the Army's past. The Australian Army is pleased to collaborate with Cambridge University Press to deliver the official Australian Army History Series
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-378) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Berryman, Frank Horton
SUBJECT Berryman, Frank Horton fast
Berryman, Frank Horton. (DE-604)BV0086824 swd
Subject Australia. Australian Army -- Officers -- Biography
SUBJECT Australia. Australian Army fast
Subject Generals -- Australia -- Biography
World War, 1939-1945 -- Australia
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Military.
Armed Forces -- Officers
Generals
Australia
Genre/Form Biographies
Biographies.
Biographies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781139223775
1139223771
9781139220347
1139220349