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Australian Army at War 1976-2016, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Post World War II

Last Stocked on 12/27/2023

Product Info

Title
Australian Army at War 1976-2016, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Leigh Neville
Publish Year
2019
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147759144
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA526
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA526

Description

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.