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The Strength of a Nation: Six Years of Australians Fighting for the Nation and Defending the Homefront in WWII Hardback - 2007

by Michael McKernan

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This comprehensive history of Australia s often overlooked but important rolein World War II, in which one million service members from a country with a population of seven million served, is based on the moving and emotional personal stories of soldiers who served on the front lines and of prominent politicians on the home front. Campaigns in which Australian soldiers played a significant role are discussed, including those in North Africa, the Middle East, New Guinea, and theAnzac Corps in Greece.A controversial discussion of the home front inwartimeAustraliaconcentrates on political leaders, including Thomas Blamey, Commander-in-Chief; Robert Menzies, Prime Minister from 19391941; and John Curtin, Prime Minister from 19411945."

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  • Title The Strength of a Nation: Six Years of Australians Fighting for the Nation and Defending the Homefront in WWII
  • Author Michael McKernan
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Allen & Unwin Academic, Sydney
  • Publication date June 1, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781741147148 / 174114714X
  • Weight 1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.14 x 6.43 x 1.22 in (23.22 x 16.33 x 3.10 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007367160
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.540

About the author

Michael McKernan was principal historian at the Australian War Memorial and is a resident historian for the Australian Broadcasting Company. He is the author of "All In!," " The Brumbies," " Drought," and" The Red Marauder."
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Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2006. xxiv, 416pp, index, bw ills. Or boards in jacket. Light edge wear to jacket. Lengthy gift note on front free endpaper. The story of Australia at war, at home and abroad in WWII. The book tackles the big issues such as the Curtin-MacArthur relationship; Menzies' failure as a wartime leader; and Blamey's inexcusable treatment of Australians in Greece and New Guinea.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
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Michael McKernan's The Strength of a Nation: Six Years of Australians Fighting for the Nation and Defending the Homefront in WWII is a sweeping account of Australia's experience during the Second World War. It explores not only the military campaigns but also the social, political, and emotional landscape of the home front.
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Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 174114714X . With illustrations, maps, a very good copy. This is the story of Australians at home and abroad in the war years 1938 to 1945 the Australian people displayed enormous strength of character at home and on the battlefields overseas in the most widespread and vicious conflict the world has ever seen. ; 240 x 160mm; xxiv, 416 pages .
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