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Australian Army at War 1976–2016

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Since the end of their involvement in the Vietnam War, the Australian Army has been modernized in every respect.After peacekeeping duties in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East in the 1980s–90s, 'Diggers' were sent to safeguard the newly independent East Timor from Indonesian harassment in 1999, and to provide long-term protection and mentoring since 2006. Australian Army units have served in the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Australian Special Forces are currently operating alongside US and British elements against ISIS in northern Iraq. During these campaigns the Australian SAS Regiment and Commandos have fully matured into 'Tier 1' assets, internationally recognized for their wide range of capabilities. The book, written by an Australian author who has written extensively about modern warfare, traces the development of the Army's organization, combat uniforms, load-bearing equipment, small arms and major weapon systems using specially commissioned artwork and photographs.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-06-27
Mått180 x 244 x 10 mm
Vikt159 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMen-at-Arms
Antal sidor48
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
IllustratörDennis, Peter, Dennis, Peter (Illustrator)
ISBN9781472826329

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Leigh Neville is an Australian national who has written a number of books on both modern conventional military units and special operations forces serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, their weapons and their vehicles, including multiple titles for Osprey with several more in development. He has also consulted on military topics for several wargame companies and television documentary makers. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two dogs.Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Introduction: the 'Diggers' – history and character – recent organization; British and US influenceThe lean years, 1970Modernization, 1980sPeace-keeping, 1980s–90s: Rwanda, Cambodia, Lebanon, SomaliEast Timor: Op 'Stabilise', 1999; Op 'Astute', 2006Afghanistan: Special Forces Task Group, 2001–2002Iraq: Special Operations Forces, 2003; Battle Group, 2005–2008Back to Afghanistan: Special ForcesSpecial Operations Task Group, 2005–2013; Reconstruction Task Force, 2006–2012Evolution of Australian Special Ops Forces; return to IraqThe future: 2016 Defence White PaperWeapons, equipment and vehicles; uniforms, load-bearing equipment and body armorSelect BibliographyPlate Commentaries