Defence of the nation is one of the fundamental obligations of government. For much of the first century of the Commonwealth of Australia this obligation has been tested - in two world wars, and in a series of other military engagements. The military reputation that has grown out of these defining moments in Australian history has been a significant factor in moulding Australians' views of themselves, yet service matters have not often attracted any great degree of public interest. "The Australian Centenary History of Defence" explains the complexities of an essential strand of the Commonwealth's first century - the successes and the failures, the progress and the setbacks, in peace and war. This book is intended for general readers of military defence history titles, especially works in this series. Also military defence historians and students.
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Defence of the nation is one of the fundamental obligations of government. For much of the first century of the Commonwealth of Australia that obligation has been tested - in two world wars, and in a series of other military engagements. The military reputation that has grown out of these defining moments in Australian history has been a significant factor in moulding Australians' views of themselves, yet service matters have not often attracted any great degree of public interest. The Australian Centenary History of Defence explains the complexities of this essential strand of the Commonwealth's first century - the successes and the failures, the progress and the setbacks, in peace and war.
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Etat : Good. The Australian Centenary History of Defence Volume III. N° de réf. du vendeur 168556
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Vendeur : Dale A. Sorenson, Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. Oxford University Press, (2001). First Edition. 10.25 x 7.75". xv,336pp, Index. Notes. Hardcover. Near fine condition (edge briefly rubbed), dj fine. Numerous illustrations, maps, tables. ISBN 0195541162 ; 10.25 x 7.75 inches; 336 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 16348
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hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_430333528
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Vendeur : Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 1st edition, published 2002. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Dust jacket near fine. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Book block is clean and unmarked all sides of the book. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent and neat copy of the book. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the weight exceed 500grams. Actual weight of the book is 1.217kg. AI Mode conversation: The Royal Australian Navy David Stevens The Royal Australian Navy David Stevens Dr. David Stevens AM is a prominent Australian naval historian and author who served as the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Official Historian from 1994 to 2014. A former naval officer himself, he has written, co-written, and edited many of the definitive historical volumes on Australia's maritime strategy and naval warfare. Career Overview: Naval Service: Stevens graduated from the Royal Australian Naval College in 1978. He spent 20 years as a permanent naval warfare officer and anti-submarine specialist, gaining operational deployment experience in the Falklands and the Middle East. He later transitioned to the RAN Reserve. Naval Historian: In 1994, he was appointed to lead the Naval History Section at the Sea Power Centre - Australia (SPC-A), a position he held for two decades. Academic Roles: He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and has been a Visiting Fellow at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) since 2010.Recent Projects: Since 2016, he has worked as an author for the Official History of Australian Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. His specific volume is titled In For the Long Haul: Australia's Operations in the War on Terror. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1787897629711
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Vendeur : Fireside Bookshop, Stroud, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. N.B. Top corner of front board slightly bumped. Slight wrinkling to half title page. N° de réf. du vendeur 600297
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Vendeur : Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is Very good . Hard cover. 1st edition, published 2001. Heavy book. Book block clean all sides. Book boards clean front and back, except some shelf wear on bottom edge. Text body clean. Spine intact. Overall a great and neat copy for your library shelves. Extra charges for oversea postage as the book weight is over 500grams. This is third volume in the Australian Centenary History of Defence series. This volume, written by a team of leading naval historians, offers a penetrating analysis of the Royal Australian Navy in the twentieth century. More than a chronicle of naval activities, it explores the effects of the changing strategic circumstances, technological innovation, and differing national needs and expectations. Reviewing Australia's naval involvement in operations that have ranged from global war through to peacekeeping and natural disasters, the authors explain how the Senior Service developed from a collection of colonial gunboats into a vital element in today's national defence. Overall a great and neat copy. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1686888114960
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Vendeur : Arete Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. N° de réf. du vendeur 015501
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. This is the third volume in The Australian Centenary History of Defence series. This volume, written by a team of leading naval historians, offers a penetrating analysis of the Royal Australian Navy in the twentieth century. Reviewing Australia's naval involvement in operations that have ranged from global war through to peacekeeping and natural disaster, the authors explain how the Senior Service developed from a collection of colonial gunboats into a vital element in today's national defence. **The book and jacket have shelf rubbing at the extremities.**. N° de réf. du vendeur 001434
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Vendeur : Barclay Books, York, WA, Australie
Hardback. This volume examines the military obligation of government during the first century of the Commonwealth of Australia. During this time, the defense has endured two world wars as well as a series of other military engagements. Although the reputation of military has become a significant factor in the lives and views of Australians, the topic rarely receives public interest. This book explains the complexities of this essential strand of the Commonwealth. 2001, First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. Scans available if required. 2.6 Centimeters X 19 Centimeters X 25.5 Centimeters. N° de réf. du vendeur 20807032
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