Description:A complete chronological account of Australians in action at home and overseas in World War II, this book records the movements of the war and the increased commitment of Australian forces. All the land battles in which the Australian troops took part are covered, from the Libyan campaign in 1940-41 to Balikpapanin in 1945. The wide-ranging operations of the Royal Australian Army in every aspect of maritime conflict are detailed-in the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans and the North, Mediterranean, Aegean, Caribbean, and Red Seas. The formation and significant operations of the Royal Australian Air Force squadrons are also chronicled.