Australia’s Secret War

Author: Hal G. P. Colebatch
Publisher: Quadrant Books, Sydney
Year: 2013
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 340 pages
ISBN: 9780980677874
Type of Book: Australian history, World War II history, political history

Description
Australia’s Secret War by Hal G. P. Colebatch examines a controversial aspect of Australia’s wartime history, focusing on claims of union disruption and sabotage affecting Australian troops during World War II. Published by Quadrant Books in 2013, the book explores labour politics, wartime industry, military supply and the pressures placed on Australia’s armed forces during the conflict.

The spine subtitle reads: “How unionists sabotaged our troops in World War II.” The book was the winner of the Australian History category in the 2014 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Condition
Hardcover with dust jacket. Used, Very Good condition.

Why You’ll Love It
A provocative and much-discussed Australian history title, ideal for readers interested in World War II, labour politics, military history and debates around Australia’s wartime home front.