A Time For War: The Rebirth of Australia's Military Culture: Quarterly Essay 20

Discover 'A Time For War: The Rebirth of Australia's Military Culture,' a compelling Quarterly Essay that delves into the evolution of Australia's military mindset after pivotal events such as East Timor and Bali. This thought-provoking analysis by the esteemed author, reflecting on the contemporary military culture in Australia, offers an in-depth examination of how fear and ambition have redefined our national security outlook. Through a gripping narrative that includes the crucial role of Australian special forces in Operation Anaconda, the book explores the complexities of modern warfare and military policy. It also touches on the significant cultural impacts of Anzac Day and the lingering effects of the Vietnam Syndrome on Australian identity. With an emphasis on the assertive transformation of Australian defence policy, this insightful read is perfect for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the rise of militarism in contemporary Australia. Whether you are engaging with Australia's military history or seeking to comprehend the dynamics of regional security, this book serves as an essential addition to your collection. Available in a brand new trade paperback format, it offers 144 pages of scholarly exploration. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential read, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Order your copy now from Smartfox NZ and get a deeper understanding of our military evolution.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863951340
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 144


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After East Timor and Bali, a combination of primal fear and primal ambition has transformed attitudes to our region, to security and to war as an instrument of politics. Australian defence policy has become more assertive and our armed forces are being radically restructured and hardened. Australia now has the capacity, and even the will, to act as a military power in its region.

A Time for War begins with a gripping account of Operation Anaconda, the 2002 battle in Afghanistan to which Australian special forces made a crucial contribution. Birmingham also looks at our war dreaming- the sanctification of Anzac Day and the eclipse of the Vietnam Syndrome. Ranging from Sir John Monash to Peter Cosgrove, from Rudyard Kipling to The One Day of the Year, he finds that our armed forces can now do no wrong, and that politicians have taken note. The new militarism is not simply a response to September 11, he argues - it marks a deeper shift in the culture.

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