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Invading Australia : Japan and the battle for Australia, 1942

Stanley, Peter2008
Books, Manuscripts
Examines the history of Australian attitudes to Japan before, during and after World War II. Uses archival sources to show that Japan scrapped any invasion plans early in 1942. Not a specific battle but rather a worldwide fight for freedom and democracy...
Imprint:
Camberwell Vic. Viking 2008
Collation:
307 p. [24] p. of plates illustrations (some colour)
Contents:
Should foreign foes e'er sight our coasts : the idea of a Japanese invation before 1942 -- Nearness of our peril: Australia and the threat of invasion, 1942 -- Historical fact which never existed: Invasion in history and memory after 1942.
ISBN:
9780670029259 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.5426 INV
Local class:
940.5426
Language:
English
BRN:
29219
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
PenrithNonfiction940.5426 INVAvailable
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