Blamey : the Commander-in-Chief
Guarding "the fate of the nation,"Blamey saw Australia through its greatest military crisis when Japan threatened to invade in 1942. Further, Blamey presided over the expansion of Australia's forces to nearly a million men and women. He also successfully managed the relationships with British and American allies.--Publisher's description
Biography
xviii, 686 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
9781864487343, 1864487348
39291537
MapsIllustrationsAcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsIntroduction1 'any job that savours of advance'The beginnings of a military career: 1884-19142 'an exceedingly able little man'The First World War: 1914-19183 'my desire to find a real career'Melbourne and London: 1919-19254 'I do not care much what others think'Chief Commissioner of the Victoria Police: 1925-19365 'the most probable Army Commander'Militia and manpower: 1926-19396 'the Australian Government will hold me culpable'Commander of the Second AIF: 1939-19407 'the operation is most hazardous'The decision to go to Greece: December 1940-March 19418 'I call on every Anzac to be worthy of his Fathers'The Greek campaign: April 19419 'The lord is established in Cairo'Deputy Commander-in-Chief: May-July 194110 'the most hated man in the Middle East'The relief of Tobruk: July-October 1941