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Synopsis
While the North African campaign has been studied in detail over the years, much of this study has been dedicated to the battles between the British 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps. There has been little serious study of Wavell's campaign against Italian forces in 1940- 41, nor of the role played by the Australian 6th Division in the eventual Italian defeat. Part of this can be attributed to wartime propaganda that labeled the Italian Army dilettantes and mocked their courage. The truth is much different. Many Italian units showed incredible bravery, and the Australian assaults on fortress towns such as Bardia were far from a walkover.
Today's aspiring military commanders need look no further than the early Western Desert campaign for historical examples of brilliant leadership, detailed planning, deception, surprise, maneuver warfare and relentless pursuit, all against overwhelming odds.
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About the Author
Glenn Wahlert was born in Melbourne in 1956. He is a graduate of the Officer Cadet School Portsea, Army Command & Staff College, Deakin University and the University of NSW. After 20 years of service in the regular Army he transferred to the Army Reserve where he is currently a member of the Army History Unit, Canberra. In his ‘day job’ he is a member of Defence’s Senior Executive Service and holds the appointment of Director General of Industry Strategy in the Defence Materiel Organisation. Lieutenant Colonel Wahlert is a qualified Army marksman and the author of several books and journal articles on topics ranging from military history to high-technology crime.
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Overall, an attractive medium-detail guide to a major formation in a significant campaign, at a very fair price. * Miniature Wargames *
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- PublisherBig Sky Publishing
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0975766929
- ISBN 13 9780975766927
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages192
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Softcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17x24cm]. A Near Fine copy. As new condition. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Colour maps. Australian Army Campaigns Series - 2. 96 pages. While the North African campaign has been studied in detail over the years, much of this study has been dedicated to the battles between the British 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps. There has been little study of Wavell's campaign against Italian forces in 1940-41 - nor the role played by the Australian 6th Division. Seller Inventory # 328377
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Softcover. Condition: As New. Second Edition. While the North African campaign has been studied in detail over the years, much of this study has been dedicated to the battles between the British 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps. There has been little serious study of Wavell's campaign against Italian forces in 1940- 41, nor of the role played by the Australian 6th Division in the eventual Italian defeat. Part of this can be attributed to wartime propaganda that labelled the Italian Army dilettantes and mocked their courage. The truth is much different. Many Italian units showed incredible bravery, and the Australian assaults on fortress towns such as Bardia were far from a walkover. Today's aspiring military commanders need look no further than the early Western Desert campaign for historical examples of brilliant leadership, detailed planning, deception, surprise, manoeuvre warfare and relentless pursuit, all against overwhelming odds. 134 pages. Fully Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Australian::Australian War; Military & Warfare; Military. ISBN/EAN: 9780975766927. Inventory No: 260063. Seller Inventory # 260063
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. UP TILL NOW THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE SERIOUS STUDY DEDICATED TO WAVELL'S CAMPAIGN AGAINST ITALIAN FORCES IN NORTH AFRICA IN 1940-41, OR THE ROLE IN THE ITALIAN DEFEAT PLAYED BY THE AUSTRALIAN 6th DIVISION. Seller Inventory # 006050
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Today's aspiring military commanders need look no further than the early Western Desert campaign for historical examples of brilliant leadership, detailed planning deception, surprise, manoeuvre warfare and relentless pursuit, all against overwhelming odds. Seller Inventory # 000989
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