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The Australian Army at War 1976–2016 (Men-at-Arms) Paperback – Illustrated, June 18, 2019

by Leigh Neville (Author), Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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An illustrated study of the radical evolution of the Australian Army's capabilities, and its combat operations, that has taken place since the end of the Vietnam War.

The Australian Army at War 1976-2016, 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.

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.

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  1. Part of series
    Men-at-Arms
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Osprey Publishing
  5. Publication date
    June 18, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    7.29 x 0.22 x 9.78 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1472826329
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1472826329
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Men at Arms; Osprey series; military history

Men at Arms; Osprey series; military history

Men at Arms; Osprey series; military history

Men at Arms; Osprey series; military history

Full colour artwork

Beautifully illustrated scenes are included to bring the narrative of the conflict to life.

Detailed uniform illustrations

Specially commissioned full colour illustrations are included alongside comprehensive captions to give a full breakdown of the attire and equipment used on the battlefield.

Photographs

Each volume features a wide range of photographs, which provide unparalleled detail of the uniforms and weaponry used by the combatants.

Men at Arms; Osprey series; military history

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“A plethora of great photos of soldiers and vehicles are combined with superb art by Peter Dennis to illustrate the Australians' organizational evolution, uniforms, insignia and equipment in this absorbing 48-page paperback.” ―Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine

“It's good book on the Australian Army since Vietnam. As much detail as you could fit in a standard Osprey book covering 40 years. You'll find yourself making good use of the helpful abbreviations and acronyms table at the start of the book. I found the soldier pictures to very informative.” ―Armorama

About the Author

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 Special Forces in the War on Terror. 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 inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study 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 modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; Illustrated edition (June 18, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472826329
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472826329
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.29 x 0.22 x 9.78 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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HMS Warspite
5.0 out of 5 stars The many wars of a small army...
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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The so-called "peace dividend" is the bane of a professional Army. Australia took advantage of its after the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, Australia's neighborhood and overseas interests declined to stay benign. In this fascinating survey, author Leigh Neville covers Australia's more recent history of deployments cycles and combat.

In addition to sustained involvement in the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Australia has deployed her troops to a variety of locations in the Southwest Pacific and around the world. Each new commitment put additional stress on a small army, often not trained or equipped for its next operational area. The author takes a chronological, and thoughtful, approach. The narrative is backed by lots of period photographs and modern illustrations, including a small selection of color plates depicting uniforms and equipment. The challenges, and the often improvised solutions, will be familiar to many readers who may have made similar deployments. Well recommended.
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L. Alexander
2.0 out of 5 stars Just not interesting
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
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I am a huge fan of Osprey (I currently have 249 of them), so it pains me to give a poor rating. This book is simply not written in an interesting way; it took me all week to bother finishing. The pictures are quality, but the drawings are 1980s and don't do any real service.

By far and away my biggest complaint is the author's incessant use of editorial brackets. So distracting, misleading, and implies that the audience lacks the intelligence to decipher the written word. I want to see a quote, not what the author thinks it means!

To be clear, the Australians aren't boring, and have more than paid their due for such a young army.
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RAYMOND C. CLAY
5.0 out of 5 stars thank you
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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Catherine Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Shhh!
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2019
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Bought as an early Christmas gift. Now it is in hiding.
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5.0 out of 5 stars normal
Reviewed in France on November 4, 2020
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PJD
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2019
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Typical Osprey format with some interesting details.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As alway, great little tempter from Osprey.
Reviewed in Australia on November 23, 2022
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As Osprey does it well, this book gives enough information to give you either the basic overall picture you wanted, or enough information to set you on the right path for a more in depth study. Great art work, as usual.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Australian Army at War
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
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