The last knight : a biography of General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, KBE, DSO / Robert Lowry.
The last knight : a biography of General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, KBE, DSO / Robert Lowry.
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Publisher
Newport, N.S.W. : Big Sky Publishing, 2011.
Date
2011.
Call Numbers
355.33109/8 , N355.33109/11
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Language
English
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Physical content
v, 409 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. The making of a leader -- 2. To Japan and the Korean War -- 3. Through the rip and back -- 4. Battalion Commander - South Vietnam -- 5. Onward to Commander 1st Division -- 6. Preparation for High Command - assistant Chief of Defence Force staff -- 7. Consolidating the army - Chief of the General...
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Publisher
Newport, N.S.W. : Big Sky Publishing, 2011.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2011.
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Summary
General Sir Phillip Bennet is a good example of what makes a great leader. As a young officer, he survived the perilous first year of the Korean War and the rigours of the battalion command in South Vietnam, to rise through a series of senior command posts to the top as Chief of the Australian Defence Force. He was the last knight to command the Au...
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The last knight : a biography of General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, KBE, DSO / Robert Lowry.
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Includes bibliographical references (p.354-393) and index.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed.
State Reference Library copy at N355.33109/11 : National Biography Award contender 2012.
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355.33109/8 , N355.33109/11
Record Identifier
74Vv6NO8ZxkO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv6NO8ZxkO
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ISBN
9780980814040 (hbk.)
DDC
355.331092
MMS ID
991006918299702626