Author: JP Powell Publisher: Brio Books Pty Ltd ISBN: 1922267104 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 248
Book Description
As WWII ravages the world and the Japanese Empire has set its sights on Australia, the Americans have come to save us. But not all soldiers are heroes and not all heroes are soldiers. Sergeant Joe Washington, a US Military Police, loves music and photography but spends his days delving into the sordid and petty crimes committed by the thousands of American troops passing through town. While trying to find stolen gasoline stores, he is sent to investigate the body of an American soldier found dumped in a cemetery. Suddenly Joe is up against notorious detective Frank Bischof. Although ordered to leave the investigation alone, Joe fears that Bischof is protecting the most likely suspect while trying to pin the crime on an innocent – and intriguing – young woman, Rose. A woman who seems to walk between the parallel worlds of black market deals and Brisbane’s high society. ‘‘a rattling good murder mystery with a well worked plot that is fast paced and complex enough to engage the reader.’ Westender ‘Beautifully textured, thoughtful and satisfying.’ Emily Maguire
Author: Drew Cottle Publisher: Upfront Publishing ISBN: 9781844261215 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 257
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In late 1941 and early 1942 a Japanese invasion of Australia seemed imminent. One potential solution to this threat was the establishment of a military line across Australia from Brisbane to Adelaide. Territory south of this line would be defended; the rest of the country would be abandoned. Although never implemented, not surprisingly the Brisbane Line remains to this day a controversial and sensitive topic in Australia, with any suggestion of treachery vehemently refuted. Taking the line as his starting point, Cottle examines the possibility of a collaboration between Japanese intelligence and prominent sections of the Australian ruling class. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, trading links between Japan and Australia had flourished and, as a result, many within Sydney's business establishment began to look favourably upon increasing Japanese influence at the expense of British interests.Through a fresh examination of contemporary sources and drawing on the testimony of Ken Cook, an anti-fascist counter-intelligence agent during this period, Cottle uncovers a fascinating story of collaboration, conspiracy and betrayal - a story which is still being denied today.
Author: Graham Smith Publisher: Boolarong Press ISBN: 1921555831 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 254
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Recollections of a young boy growing up in a Queensland bush community during the most turbulent time in Australia's history. The stories are from a world that is almost unrecognisable to the one we live in today, about a community that no longer exists. My immediate family want to remember 'Grandad's stories', and I hope the wider audience will enjoy either renewing their acquaintance with the world of their childhood, or learning about the world of parents and grandparents.
Author: Drew Cottle Publisher: ISBN: 9780754116028 Category : Languages : en Pages : 250
Book Description
In late 1941 and early 1942, a Japanese invasion of Australia seemed imminent. One potential solution to this threat was the establishment of a military line across Australia from Brisbane to Adelaide. Territory south of thi sline would be defended; the rest of the country would be defended. Although never implemented, not surprisingly the Brisbane Line remains to this day a controversial and sensitive topic in Australia. Taking the line as the starting point, this book examines the possibility of a collaboration between Japanese intelligence and prominent sections of the Australian elite.
Author: Paul Burns Publisher: Allen & Unwin Academic ISBN: 9781864485394 Category : Australia Languages : en Pages : 254
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The story behind the Brisbane Line controversy - the idea that parts of Australia above a line just north of Brisbane would be surrendered to the Japanese without firing a shot. It is a tale of political deceit, manipulation, cowardice and betrayal by politicians on all sides for electoral gain, culminating in the scapegoating of innocent army officers.
Author: Samuel Milner Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781515027829 Category : Languages : en Pages : 440
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This is a companion volume to the one on Guadalcanal in the series on the war in the Pacific. Both record the operations designed to halt the advance of the enemy toward the vital transpacific line of communications with Australia and secure Australia as a base. Success in Papua and Guadalcanal, achieved in February 1943, put the Allied forces in a position to neutralize Rabaul and, this accomplished, to advance to the Philippines. The present volume concentrates on the action of one United States Army division. In telling the story of a comparatively limited number of troops, the author has been able to present the combat experience of small units in sharper focus than has been possible in most of the other full-scale campaign volumes. The campaign abounds in lessons. Of these one of the most vital is the frequent necessity for all commanders to evaluate their own actions by asking themselves this question: "How could I have helped, how should I have helped, how can I help my subordinates to accomplish their assigned tasks?"
Author: Barry Colman Publisher: ISBN: 9781738608300 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Chinese commandos in a lightning raid seize the vast, under-populated, resource-rich lands of Northern Australia. Soldiers are held hostage, Australia is abandoned by supposed allies and its brittle social fabric unwinds as the people panic.
Author: JP Powell
Author: Drew Cottle
Author: Graham Smith
Author: Drew Cottle
Author: Hugh Mac Master
Author: Vicki Thomas
Author: Paul Burns
Author: Samuel Milner
Author: Paul Hasluck
Author: Barry Colman