Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War

Nonfiction, History, Australia & Oceania, Military
Cover of the book Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War by Garth Pratten, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Garth Pratten ISBN: 9781107272231
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: April 27, 2009
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Garth Pratten
ISBN: 9781107272231
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: April 27, 2009
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

In Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War, Garth Pratten explores, for the first time, the background, role and conduct of the commanding officers of Australian infantry battalions in World War II. Despite their vital role as the lynchpins of the battlefield, uniting the senior officers with the soldiers who fought, the battalion commanders have previously received scant attention in contemporary military history. This book redresses the balance, providing a gripping, meticulously researched and insightful account that charts the development of Australia's infantry commanding officers from part-time, ill-prepared, amateurs to seasoned veterans who, although still not professional soldiers, deserved the title of professional men of war. Drawing on extensive and original archival material, Pratten recreates battle scenes and brings to light many diverse personalities. It is a story of men confronting the timeless challenges of military leadership – mastering their own fear and discomfort - in order to motivate and inspire their troops to endure the maelstrom of war.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War, Garth Pratten explores, for the first time, the background, role and conduct of the commanding officers of Australian infantry battalions in World War II. Despite their vital role as the lynchpins of the battlefield, uniting the senior officers with the soldiers who fought, the battalion commanders have previously received scant attention in contemporary military history. This book redresses the balance, providing a gripping, meticulously researched and insightful account that charts the development of Australia's infantry commanding officers from part-time, ill-prepared, amateurs to seasoned veterans who, although still not professional soldiers, deserved the title of professional men of war. Drawing on extensive and original archival material, Pratten recreates battle scenes and brings to light many diverse personalities. It is a story of men confronting the timeless challenges of military leadership – mastering their own fear and discomfort - in order to motivate and inspire their troops to endure the maelstrom of war.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Mary Shelley by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Transitional Justice, International Assistance, and Civil Society by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Tropical Geomorphology by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Fatigue of Materials by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Principled Negotiation and Mediation in the International Arena by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Balancing Power without Weapons by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Measures, Integrals and Martingales by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Verdi by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Social Work by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Obstacles to Ethical Decision-Making by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Late Modern English Syntax by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book The Sounds of Korean by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book A Foundation in Digital Communication by Garth Pratten
Cover of the book Bankruptcy and the U.S. Supreme Court by Garth Pratten
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy