Assault Brigade
The 18th Australian Infantry Brigade in World War II
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Hardback
324 pages
978-1-009-43181-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Australian Army served in numerous theatres and campaigns throughout World War II, earning distinction and at times facing significant challenges. During the Pacific War, the infantry brigade, as an intermediate formation commanding multiple infantry battalions and numerous attached units, was key in Australian efforts to secure victory. The 18th Infantry Brigade participated in a variety of combat operations with a range of allies allowing it rare experience among Australian units. It's involvement in operations from Europe to the Middle East and onto the Pacific ensured that it was one of the most modern brigades at the close of the war. Assault Brigade examines the challenges and development of the Australian Army's 18th Infantry Brigade throughout World War II. It investigates a series of campaigns fought across the South West Pacific Area, highlighting lessons learnt and adaptations implemented as a result of each battle.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
577 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-009-43181-1 (9781009431811)
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Person
Matthew E. Miller is a Senior Historian at the United States Special Operations Command and is responsible for managing the battlefield historical collection. He has over thirty years of active and reserve service in the United States military and holds degrees from the University of California San Diego, the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. in History from the University of New South Wales, Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Content
1. An Introduction to the Brigade; 2. The Long Road to the SWPA; 3. The Battle of Milne Bay; 4. The Battle of Buna; 5. Rebuilding the 18th Infantry Brigade; 6. The Battle of Shaggy Ridge; 7. Amphibious Warfare Doctrine; 8. Amphibious Exercises and Rehearsals; 9. The Assault Brigade; 10. Conclusion.