UID:
almahu_9947414948102882
Format:
1 online resource (xxviii, 434 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781107445246 (ebook)
Content:
The Australian Army from Whitlam to Howard is the first critical examination of Australia's post-Vietnam military operations, spanning the 35 years between the election of Gough Whitlam and the defeat of John Howard. John Blaxland explores the 'casualty cringe' felt by political leaders following the war and how this impacted subsequent operations. He contends that the Australian Army's rehabilitation involved common individual and collective training and reaffirmation of the Army's regimental and corps identities. He shows how the Army regained its confidence to play leading roles in East Timor, Bougainville and the Solomon Islands, and to contribute to combat operations further afield. At a time when the Australian Army's future strategic role is the subject of much debate, and as the 'Asian Century' gathers pace and commitment in Afghanistan draws to an end, this work is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the modern context of Australia's military land force.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Introduction: The origins of Australia's Army -- Part 1. From Vietnam to East Timor, 1972-99 -- The last years of the Cold War, 1972-1989 -- The post-Cold War experience to the late 1990s -- Part 2. Land force operations in East Timor and Solomon Islands -- East Timor, 1999-2000 -- Operations with the UN in East Timor, 2000-04 -- Operations in the Solomon Islands from 2000 -- Operation Astute in Timor-Leste, 2006 and beyond -- Part 3. The Middle East area of operations -- Operations in Afghanistan, 2001-02 -- War in Iraq, 2003-07 -- Return to Afghanistan, 2005-06 -- Part 4. Asia-Pacific engagement and adaptation at home -- Aid and other assistance since 2000 -- Operations everywhere -- the Army in 2006 and 2007 -- Adaptation early in the twenty-first century -- Conclusion: An adaptive Army -- Appendix: Operations, 1972-2007.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781107043657
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107445246
