Australia 1942: In the Shadow of War – Peter Dean (Ed) – Book Review
This is the first of three books edited by Peter Dean that examine Australia and its situation from 1942 to 1945.
Australia and the Great War Identity, Memory and Mythology – Book Review
This is a valuable collection of chapters written by established and emerging authors seeking to present a range of material on complex issues arising from the Great War.
The Unseen Anzac by Jeff Maynard – Book Review
Jeff Maynard is an author, documentary maker, broadcaster, editor and book reviewer from Melbourne.
Hunter Killer, Inside the Lethal World of Drone Warfare – T McCurley and K Maurer – Book Review
Lieutenant Colonel McCurley has written an in-depth description of warfare as prosecuted by means of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Stone cold: the extraordinary true story of Len Opie – Australia’s deadliest soldier by Andrew Faulkner – Book Review
The cover image of Stone Cold suggests that this is a story about an Australian soldier who fought in South Vietnam, but Len Opie carved a reputation as one of […]
Anzac Cove to Afghanistan, The History of the 3rd Brigade by Glenn Wahlert – Book Review
‘The History of the 3rd Brigade’ is a story about a formation which will always stand ready to defend the national interest at short notice, wherever and whenever required.’ Brigadier RJH […]
Soldier Boys, The Militarisation of Australian and New Zealand Schools for World War I by Maxwell N. Waugh – Book Review
Soldier Boys examines the development of the military in Australasia from the first volunteer militia units in 1860, voluntary cadet units prior to 1909 (1910 in New Zealand) through to […]
The Changi Book – Lachlan Grant (ed) – Book Review
Research staff at the Australian War Memorial recently found a file marked ‘8 Div. Papers’.
