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    Zombie Myths of Australian Military History
    Zombie Myths of Australian Military History
    Zombie Myths of Australian Military History
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    Zombie Myths of Australian Military History

    By Craig Stockings

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    In this fascinating account, leading Australian military historians tackle 10 of the most enduring historical zombies, or national myths, that have staggered their way through the halls of military history for more than 200 years. From Aboriginal resistance and invasion to Australia's recent involvement in East Timor, this record disproves the incorrectly memorialized and so-called gallant deeds of past Australian servicemen. Provocative and opinionated, this record attempts to correct the historical record.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNewSouth
    Release dateAug 1, 2010
    ISBN9781742230801
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