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- ISBN 9780850454185
- Weight: 360g
- Dimensions: 180 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 25 Mar 1982
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The Australians have had a brief military history, by world standards.
Yet, they have taken part in nine wars and, British troops apart, they have fought in more countries than the soldiers of any other nation. Friend and foe alike have assessed them as men-at-arms perhaps equalled but never surpassed. This absorbing text by John Laffin examines the history, uniforms and organisation of these colourful and courageous troops, from the Diggers of the First World War to their role in Vietnam.
An expert in 20th century forces, John Laffin has written extensively on he Australian army as well as the conflict in the Middle East. His books for Osprey Publishing include MAA 123 The Australian Army at War 1899–1975.
Mike Chappell retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers), after seeing service in Malaya, Cyprus, Swaziland, Libya, Germany, Ulster and home garrisons. He began painting military subjects in 1968 and has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.
