Author: Peter J. Dean
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107470889
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
By January 1943, Australia had emerged from the shadow of war in a strong position. The victories in 1942 at Kokoda, Guadalcanal, Buna, Gona and Sanananda had secured the northern coastlines of Papua and Australia. Australian forces were now poised for a full scale offensive to liberate New Guinea from the Japanese, the largest and most complicated operations in their history. Australia 1943 explores the high point of Australia's influence on operations and strategy in the South West Pacific, a campaign that has been traditionally overshadowed by the drama of Kokoda. It investigates critical operations from January 1943 to April 1944, including Salamaua, Lae/Nadzab, Finschhafen, Shaggy Ridge, the Markham Valley and the Huon Peninsula. Australia 1943 is the first detailed single-volume study of Australia's military operations in the Pacific during 1943 - Australia's 'finest hour' in the Second World War.
The American Occupation of Australia, 1941-45
Author: John McKerrow
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443850780
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Over 120,000 American troops were stationed in Australia during the Second World War. Hundreds of thousands more passed through the country between 1941 and 1945. Because of Japan’s conquest of the Philippines in 1942, Australia was transformed into the principle base for the United States Army in the Southwest Pacific. This American occupation of an allied country resulted in several areas of tension between friends. The examination of these “fault lines,” which have, for the most part, received little attention from historians, is the purpose of this book. Jurisdictional and policing disputes and problems between Australian workers and American authorities are examined. American personnel committed thousands of crimes during the occupation, many of which were notorious. How Australians reacted to these crimes and how the American military sought to limit their negative effect on wartime relations is a major focus of this book. How the US military tried to protect GIs from prosecution by spiriting them out of Australia is also explored. Other areas of tension such as race and gender relations, which have been looked at by other historians, are examined in a new light; this book provides novel insights and challenges the existing historiography with regard to relations between black Americans and Australian civilians. How leaders on both sides, in particular Douglas MacArthur and John Curtin, managed crises and relations between civilians and GIs are studied. Sexual relations, an area of particular concern for authorities, were directed towards short-term flings and prostitution. In contrast, authorities did all they could to discourage long-term relations (i.e., marriage). Authorities obsessed over interracial sexual relations and doubled efforts to discourage them. Conflicts between American personnel and Australian civilians during the occupation did not threaten the alliance against Japan. Nevertheless, there were myriad problems between allies that led to friction and ill-will. These problems demanded management from above.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443850780
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Over 120,000 American troops were stationed in Australia during the Second World War. Hundreds of thousands more passed through the country between 1941 and 1945. Because of Japan’s conquest of the Philippines in 1942, Australia was transformed into the principle base for the United States Army in the Southwest Pacific. This American occupation of an allied country resulted in several areas of tension between friends. The examination of these “fault lines,” which have, for the most part, received little attention from historians, is the purpose of this book. Jurisdictional and policing disputes and problems between Australian workers and American authorities are examined. American personnel committed thousands of crimes during the occupation, many of which were notorious. How Australians reacted to these crimes and how the American military sought to limit their negative effect on wartime relations is a major focus of this book. How the US military tried to protect GIs from prosecution by spiriting them out of Australia is also explored. Other areas of tension such as race and gender relations, which have been looked at by other historians, are examined in a new light; this book provides novel insights and challenges the existing historiography with regard to relations between black Americans and Australian civilians. How leaders on both sides, in particular Douglas MacArthur and John Curtin, managed crises and relations between civilians and GIs are studied. Sexual relations, an area of particular concern for authorities, were directed towards short-term flings and prostitution. In contrast, authorities did all they could to discourage long-term relations (i.e., marriage). Authorities obsessed over interracial sexual relations and doubled efforts to discourage them. Conflicts between American personnel and Australian civilians during the occupation did not threaten the alliance against Japan. Nevertheless, there were myriad problems between allies that led to friction and ill-will. These problems demanded management from above.
Truscott
Author: John Beasy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646041049
Category : Air bases
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
A full account of the secret Western Australian air base and the raids that left from there to attack Japanese locations in Dutch East Indies and elsewhere. Written in a diary form, the book traces the building of the base, the flying operations and what is left to see today.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646041049
Category : Air bases
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
A full account of the secret Western Australian air base and the raids that left from there to attack Japanese locations in Dutch East Indies and elsewhere. Written in a diary form, the book traces the building of the base, the flying operations and what is left to see today.
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: M. Epstein
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 023027076X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1457
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 023027076X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1457
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Foreign Crops and Markets
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Produce trade
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Produce trade
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
World War II Sea War, Vol 10: Il Duce Deposed
Author: Gordon Smith
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1937470172
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Comprehensive list of day-to-day naval actions from July 1943 through September 1943. Major events include Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, plus continued action in the Solomon and New Guinea Islands, and the US liberation of Kiska Island.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1937470172
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Comprehensive list of day-to-day naval actions from July 1943 through September 1943. Major events include Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, plus continued action in the Solomon and New Guinea Islands, and the US liberation of Kiska Island.
Records & Briefs New York State Appellate Division
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
P. R. Pamphlet
Author: Proportional Representation Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Proportional representation
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Proportional representation
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Cold Storage and Ice Trades Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Repeal of Silver Purchase Acts
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking and Currency
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Silver mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Silver mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Ministers, Mandarins and Diplomats
Author:
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 9780522850475
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
In the three decades from the beginning of World War II Australia emerged on the world stage as an independent actor in foreign affairs. The key institution overseeing the development of Australia's international status and foreign policy during that period was the Department of External Affairs. This stimulating collection of essays explores the history of this government department as it grew from being a small amateur bureaucratic player to become a professional global network. This book sheds new light on the major figures in Australian international history, H. V. 'Doc' Evatt, Percy Spender, Richard Casey, Garfield Barwick and Paul Hasluckandmdash;and their relationships with their senior bureaucratic advisers. The experiences of Australian diplomats, as they joined the Department of External Affairs as junior recruits and worked overseas, are also examined. Ministers, Mandarins and Diplomats tells the story of the people, the events and the ideas that shaped Australian foreign policy and gave Australia its identity in the eyes of the rest of the world.
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
ISBN: 9780522850475
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
In the three decades from the beginning of World War II Australia emerged on the world stage as an independent actor in foreign affairs. The key institution overseeing the development of Australia's international status and foreign policy during that period was the Department of External Affairs. This stimulating collection of essays explores the history of this government department as it grew from being a small amateur bureaucratic player to become a professional global network. This book sheds new light on the major figures in Australian international history, H. V. 'Doc' Evatt, Percy Spender, Richard Casey, Garfield Barwick and Paul Hasluckandmdash;and their relationships with their senior bureaucratic advisers. The experiences of Australian diplomats, as they joined the Department of External Affairs as junior recruits and worked overseas, are also examined. Ministers, Mandarins and Diplomats tells the story of the people, the events and the ideas that shaped Australian foreign policy and gave Australia its identity in the eyes of the rest of the world.