2 WWII books! THE LAST BASTION and WINSTON CHURCHILL

The Description - Book 1

THE LAST BASTION by Kristin WILLIAMSON 1984

Account of The Anglo-American Imperial Power struggle in the Far East & Pacific which left Australia undefended following the fall of Singapore & resulted in the greatest military crisis in Australian history. John Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister, considered Australia to be the last bastion between the Japanese and the west coast of America. However, Australia stood alone under threats from Japanese invasion as the United States' defense perimeter did not include Australia - and Britain made it clear that she was committed to beating Hitler. This is the story of a major power struggle between Canberra, London and Washington.

"We are the last bastion between the Japanese and the west coast of America. If you let us fall, America itself is in danger". This appeal, broadcast by Australia's Prime Minister John Curtin to the United States in 1942, signaled the greatest crisis in Australia's history. This book accessibly presents the compelling story of the three years through which Australia was in the frontline of the Pacific war.

This book gives a detailed factual insight of Australia in 1942 under threat from Japanese invasion, and the ‘behind the scenes’ story of a major power struggle between Canberra, London & Washington, with particular focus on Curtins relationships with General Douglas Macarthur and Winston Churhill. Based on the television series written by David Williamson and Denis Whitburn, this fascinating book rightly takes its place in any collection about WWII, the Pacific struggle, and Australian history.

This 1984 limited 1st Edition is a large hardback bible A5 sized book, with 260+ pages, with many pictures, diagrams and maps. It is in as new condition, clean and complete.

The Description - Book 2

Winston Churchill : The Wilderness Years by Martin Gilbert 1981.

In 1928, Winston Churchill seemed to be at the very height of his career. He was Chancellor of the Exchequer and when he spoke in the House of Commons, MPs of every party flocked to hear his oratory. The leadership of the all-powerful Conservative party seemed within his grasp. A year later, however, all had changed. The Conservatives themselves were defeated, and out of office, Churchill found himself at odds with the leadership, especially over the future of India. When the National Government was formed in 1931, Churchill was not asked to join it.

Thereafter, though out on his own, Churchill's acute political sense, foresight and courage were undiminished. Fed with secret inside information by a small, brave band of men - some of them risking their careers to help him - Churchill consistently warned of the Nazi danger, even before the rise of Hitler. And once Hitler came to power, he stepped up his attacks on Britain's failure to rearm. His message was belittled by the Government, which fought him at every turn, even refusing him the right to broadcast.

But Churchill never gave up. Despite all the Government's efforts, and as a result of Churchill's courage and perseverance, the British public came to realize the truth of his warnings; the bond was formed that was to be so vital in the years that followed, when Britain and Churchill stood together, but alone.

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