Glenn Wahlert Boeken

The book delves into the often-overlooked North African campaign, focusing on Wavell's 1940-41 operations against Italian forces and the significant contributions of the Australian 6th Division. It challenges wartime propaganda that dismissed the Italian Army's capabilities, highlighting their bravery and the complexities of battles like the assault on Bardia. The narrative emphasizes valuable lessons in military strategy and leadership found in the early Western Desert campaign, showcasing effective planning and tactics employed against formidable challenges.

As the first Anzacs to land at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 and among the last to serve in Afghanistan 100 years later, the men and women of the Australian Armys 3rd Brigade have a long and proud history. Initially raised in 1903, the 3rd Brigade served as part of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I, suffering appalling losses at ...