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The blog is intended as a service to Australian readers interested to hear about recently-published military history books and related topics or international readers interested in Australian military history literature. Our regular BOOKS OF INTEREST column appears in Australian Defence Magazine which you can access from the website.
Military Books Australia
2w ago
This book seems something of a departure from what we are used to seeing from David W Cameron. He is well-known for his Australian military history books, most particularly his series commemorating the 80thanniversary of the battles in New Guinea ..read more
Military Books Australia
3w ago
On a moonless night in August 1943, a US torpedo boat commanded by Lieutenant John F Kennedy, on patrol in Solomon Islands, was rammed by a Japanese destroyer. Left clinging to wreckage within sight of Japanese encampments, the eleven surviving members of Kennedy’s crew of thirteen eventually struggled ashore on a small uninhabited island ..read more
Military Books Australia
3w ago
Sam Roggeveen, a director of the Lowy Institute's International Security Program, was previously a senior analyst at the Office of National Assessments, a writer well placed to examine Australia’s approach to national defence and a future in which Australia’s alliance with the US diminishes in importance ..read more
Military Books Australia
1M ago
A new book about Beersheba from Australia's favourite storyteller Peter Fitzsimons takes us into the centre of the action as 800 men on horseback galloped across 4 miles of open country towards the seemingly unassailable town ..read more
Military Books Australia
1M ago
Authors David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts believe the first year of the Ukrainian war will be taught in staff colleges around the world for decades to come, a masterclass in ‘how not to fight a war’. Read more of this fascinating book ..read more
Military Books Australia
1M ago
The book "The Sinking of HMAS Sydney" by Tom Lewis explores the tragic fate of the Australian light cruiser in World War II. With meticulous detail, it delves into the naval disaster, the ship's crew, and dispels conspiracy theories, shedding new light on an 80-year-old mystery ..read more
Military Books Australia
1M ago
"The Dead Hand" by David E. Hoffman, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, delves into the Cold War arms race and the subsequent erosion of Reagan/Gorbachev gains due to recent developments, particularly Vladimir Putin's influence. Drawing from top-secret documents, memoirs, and interviews, Hoffman offers a gripping account of this dangerous era ..read more
Military Books Australia
2M ago
Several years ago, I posted about my friend Jerry McBrien and his military history research. Jerry presents a lecture series at the University of the Third Age (U3A), hosted at my local university – the Sunshine Coast University. A dedicated group of us attend Jerry’s lectures every Tuesday afternoon during the term. The material he ..read more
Military Books Australia
3M ago
Mark Wales's "Survivor: Life in the SAS" recounts his journey from an ambitious Year 9 student to a battle-weary SAS veteran. The book delves into the toll of repeated deployments, questioning the purpose of the missions, and his post-military endeavors. With humor and self-awareness, Wales's story inspires, showcasing life beyond the SAS ..read more
Military Books Australia
3M ago
In "Flawed Hero: Truth, Lies and War Crimes" by Chris Masters, the defamation case of Ben Roberts-Smith against Australian newspapers is detailed. The book delves into Roberts-Smith's decorated military career, the allegations against him, and the subsequent defamation trial. The author emphasizes that the case is about the investigative process, not a war crimes trial ..read more