Lavarack. Rival General

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 1998
Edition: First Edition

Description: 339 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The only exception are a few light age markings on the inside page.

Publishers Description: A biography of one of Australias most senior soliders. Lavarack served in World War I, was Head of the Australian Army from 1935 to 1949 and voluntarily dropped rank so he could go to war in World War II. He was man of fiery personality, and also of many accomplishments: intelligent; well-read, professional and courageous; and the first allied commander to defeat Rommel. However, Field-Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey saw Lavarack as a rival. In the 1940s, the Australian army at war had become Blameys personal kingdom. He perceived Lavarack as a threat to the throne and succeeded in putting an end to Lavaracks career.

ISBN: 9781864485073