Memoirs of an Anzac by John Charles Barrie – Book Review
J. C. Barrie was a militia officer who went to war as a Lieutenant with the AIF’s 8th Infantry Battalion and served later with 15 Bde.
In All Respects Ready, Australia’s Navy in World War One by David Steven – Book Review
Popular Australian history of the First World War is primarily about the Army at Gallipoli and then on the Western Front. The RAN is seldom mentioned apart from Sydney’s defeat […]
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 […]
