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The Shadow Men

The Leaders Who Shaped the Australian Army from the Veldt to Vietnam
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The Shadow Men delves into the clandestine world of espionage and covert operations during pivotal historical conflicts. It uncovers the intricate networks and strategies employed by nations to outmanoeuvre their adversaries, presenting a gripping exploration of the hidden forces that shaped major military outcomes. The narrative is deeply entrenched in historical accuracy, illuminating the often-overlooked influence of shadowy figures behind the scenes.
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The Shadow Men

Australian military history is full of heroes big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences, like Monash, Chauvel, Jacka and Blamey.

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Australian military history is full of heroes—big names that loom large in the public memory of the nation's wartime experiences, like Monash, Chauvel, Jacka, and Blamey.

There is no question that these famous figures of the Australian Army are important, but their story is not the only story. There are also individuals who shaped the history of the Australian Army in the 20th century as intellectuals, strategists, and administrators, but are largely invisible in popular memory.

The Shadow Men brings together some of Australia's best military historians to shed light on ten of these men and to bring their achievements and influence into the foreground.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742234748

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Contributors:

  • Edited by Craig Stockings
  • Edited by John Connor

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 368

About the Author

John Connor is a senior lecturer in history in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra. His books include The Australian Frontier Wars 1788-1838 (2002). Craig Stockings is currently working as the Official Historian of Australian Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Australian Peacekeeping Operations in East Timor, and was previously Professor of History at UNSW Canberra.

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