| Description |
316 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Son of the manse -- Delayed departure -- 1916 -- 1917 -- 1918 -- The years between -- The Cranbrook episode -- The big dust up -- The assault on Bardia -- The lustreless Greek fiasco, in which "we were well towelled up" -- Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces -- G.O.C., Second Army -- 1943 -- Inquiry into the "Brisbane Line" allegations -- Diplomat in India -- The final years |
| Summary |
Iven Giffard Mackay (1882-1966) served with the 4th Battalion 1st A.I.F., at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, during the First World War. In the Second World War, he commanded the 6th Australian Division in North Africa and Greece, 1941. In 1943 he served as commander of Australian troops in New Guinea. This Biography of Australian Lieutenant-General Sir Iven Mackay, covers his service during both World Wars |
| Analysis |
Australia. Army. Mackay, Sir Iven Giffard, 1882-1966. Biographies |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Maps on lining papers |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 309-310 |
| Subject |
Mackay, Ivan Giffard
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Mackay, Iven Giffard, Sir, 1882-1966
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Mackay, Iven Giffard, Sir
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Generals -- Australia -- Biography.
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Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| LC no. |
76364795 |
| ISBN |
0909439028 |
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