Ebook: Larrikins in khaki: tales of irreverence and courage from World War II diggers

From recruitment and training and the battlegrounds of Palestine, North Africa, Thailand, Burma and beyond, here are the highly individual stories of Australia's World War II Diggers told in their own voices - warts and all.;Cover; Title; Imprint; Dedication; Contents; INTRODUCTION; MILITARY UNITS; Chapter 1 JOINING UP; Chapter 2 VERY BASIC TRAINING; Chapter 3 SAILING TO WAR; Chapter 4 DESERT DIGGERS PREPARE FOR WAR; Chapter 5 HIGH JINKS IN EGYPT; Chapter 6 FIGHTING IN THE DESERT; Chapter 7 ILL-FATED GREEK ADVENTURE; Chapter 8 OUT OF THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE; Chapter 9 THE ALLIED INVASION OF LEBANON AND SYRIA; Chapter 10 THE TIDE TURNS; Chapter 11 RETURN TO AUSTRALIA; Chapter 12 PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE; Chapter 13 THE RAILWAY OF DEATH; Chapter 14 SERVICE AT HOME