Pratten Garth (59 results)

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Very good condition paperback, no inscriptions, clean text, sound binding, 253pp. No. 5 of the Australian Army campaign series, this book documents the desperate situation faced by an unprepared Allied force Malaya and Singapore in World War II that, in defeat, showed the need for more coordinated Allied effort in the Pacific.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Military History Supremo: Essays in Honour of David Horner AM FASSA. Book.

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Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. 280 pages. The page edges are lightly foxed and the cover is a little worn around the edges. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (204-227mm).

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. THE SAD STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES IN MALAYA AND SINGAPORE IN 1941 ONWARD.THE STORY OF AUSTRALIA'S 8TH DIVISION.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. In this collection of instructive and often provocative interviews, conducted by the students of the Australian Army Command and Staff College, retired and serving Australian officers reflect on the experience of active service. Spanning operations from Bardia in 1941 to Baidoa in 1993, they offer insights into the art and science of war.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. In this collection of instructive and often provocative interviews, conducted by the students of the Australian Army Command and Staff College, retired and serving Australian officers reflect on the experience of active service. Spanning operations from Bardia in 1941 to Baidoa in 1993, they offer insights into the art and science of war, into the preparation of soldiers for its trials and into the complexities of leading them against fire, perhaps the greatest challenge of the battlefield.

8vo. 280pp. Maps. B/w illustrations. Original wrappers, previous owner's name, a near fine copy. . First edition.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Malaya was lost more in spite than because of Australian efforts, but its loss underlined Australia's strategic dependence on 'great and powerful' friends during the Second World War.

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Hardback. Condition: New. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. 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. Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War explores, for the first time, the background, role and conduct of the commanding officers of Australian infantry battalions in World War II, who, despite their vital role as the lynchpins of the battlefield, have previously received scant attention in contemporary military history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with minimal wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with no bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with minimal scuffing on surface and wear along edges. Genuinely impressive condition all round; could pass for new. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Hardback. Condition: New. 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.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Trade Paperback. 280 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Army Doctrine Centre, Australia, 1996. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. Minor edgewear and creasing to covers. No inscriptions. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: War is a noisy, confusing and frightening experience and it is the job of the soldier, usually against better judgement, to walk through this storm and secure victory. In this collection of instructive & often provocative interviews, conducted by students of the Australian Army Command and Staff College, retired & serving Australian officers reflect on the experience of active service. Spanning operations from Bardia in 1941 to Baidoa in 1993, they offer insights into the art & science of war, into the preparation of soldiers for its trials and into the complexities of leading them against fire, perhaps the greatest challenge of the battlefield. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 0642244359. ISBN/EAN: 9780642244352. Inventory No: 12030726. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket fine. Front and back covers of dust jacket and book board clean. Book block clean. Text body clean except for red discard stamp on fly leaf page as it is an ex-library copy. On the bottom of spine is a refer number label. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent and neat copy. In the 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.

reprint stiff wrappers As New lge. octavo 253pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, bibliog., index, Australian Army Campaigns Series. When Imperial Japan unleashed the Pacific War in December 1941, Australian forces went into action, as part of a larger British Empire force, to defend Malaya and Singapore.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New lge. octavo 253pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, bibliog., index, Australian Army Campaigns Series. When Imperial Japan unleashed the Pacific War in December 1941, Australian forces went into action, as part of a larger British Empire force, to defend Malaya and Singapore.

Col.Ill.wrapps. 280pp. b/w ills. Very good copy. 1st ed. A collection of interviews conducted by students of the Australian Army Command & Staff College that collected the experiences of active service on the lives of soldiers to better prepare soldiers now.

Hardback. 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. 2009. First edition. A near fine copy with a small previous owners name on the front free endpaper. The d/w is also near fine with only very light edge rubbing. Scans available if required.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 435 pages. 9.25x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.