Malaya 1942

This book examines Australia's actions in the Pacific War to defend Malaya and Singapore during the Second World War. Australia's principal contribution was the 8th Division, however their performance was bedevilled by poor command decisions. They did however, display stubbornness in positional defence, effective and flexible small unit tactics and leadership, skill and determination in close quarter combat. The loss underlines Australia's strategic dependence on our allies. 

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