| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS2063 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Pratten, Garth |
| Date made | 1995 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Two Seconds: The Australian Militia Experience 1941-1945
Description
51 page bound manuscript. The manuscript examines the origins of the militia units during the Second World War, The enmity between the militia and AIF units, and the motivations and operational performance of the militia battalions. The manuscript also examines the perceptions of the time aiming for the creation of "one army" within the Australian Military Forces. Written by Garth Pratten as part of the Australian War Memorial's Summer Vacation Scholarship Scheme in 1995. A second copy of this work can be found in the Memorial's book collection, call number F940.5426 P917.