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Red coats to Cams : a history of Australian infantry 1788 to 2001 / Ian Kuring.

Title
Red coats to Cams : a history of Australian infantry 1788 to 2001 / Ian Kuring.
Author
Kuring, Ian.
Publication
Canberra, A.C.T. : Army History Unit, Department of Defence ; Loftus, [N.S.W.] : Australian Military History Publications, 2004.

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Description
xiv, 557 p. : ill. (some col.), maps; 26 cm.
Summary
This book tells where Australian infantrymen have served; how they were organized and equipped; what they have done; and provides insights into their training, tactical doctrine, methods of operation, and operational support.
Alternative Title
History of Australian infantry 1788 to 2001
Subjects
Genre/Form
History
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 537-556) and indexes.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The Colonial period, 1788-1901 -- Building a force, 1901-1914 -- World War I, 1914-1918 -- World War II, 1939-1945 -- Post World War, 1946-1955 -- The Korean War, 1950-1956 -- The Malayan Emergency, 1955-1960 -- Force development, 1955-1964 -- The Vietnam War, 1962-1973 -- The defence of Australia and peacekeeping, 1972-2001 -- A look into the future -- Reflections.
ISBN
1876439998
OCLC
  • 59824124
  • SCSB-11789576
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library