| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 434 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Introduction: The origins of Australia's Army -- Part 1. From Vietnam to East Timor, 1972-99 -- The last years of the Cold War, 1972-1989 -- The post-Cold War experience to the late 1990s -- Part 2. Land force operations in East Timor and Solomon Islands -- East Timor, 1999-2000 -- Operations with the UN in East Timor, 2000-04 -- Operations in the Solomon Islands from 2000 -- Operation Astute in Timor-Leste, 2006 and beyond -- Part 3. The Middle East area of operations -- Operations in Afghanistan, 2001-02 -- War in Iraq, 2003-07 -- Return to Afghanistan, 2005-06 -- Part 4. Asia-Pacific engagement and adaptation at home -- Aid and other assistance since 2000 -- Operations everywhere -- the Army in 2006 and 2007 -- Adaptation early in the twenty-first century -- Conclusion: An adaptive Army -- Appendix: Operations, 1972-2007 |
| Summary |
The first critical examination of Australia's post-Vietnam military operations and the 'casualty cringe' felt by political leaders following the war |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-417) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Australia. Australian Army -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Australia. Australian Army fast |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Australia -- Influence
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science.
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- History, Military -- 20th century
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Australia -- History, Military -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Australia
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781316285060 |
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1316285065 |
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9781316285152 |
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1316285154 |
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9781107445246 |
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1107445248 |
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