| Author: | Michael Tyquin | ISBN: | 9781921941306 |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing | Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Tyquin |
| ISBN: | 9781921941306 |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Forgotten Men is the long overdue account of the significant contribution to the Australian Army of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps in two world wars. One of the armys smallest and least recognised corps its humble beginnings and quiet work in the background belie the crucial role of the Corps in supporting wartime operations and dealing with logistical issues never envisaged before 1915. In Forgotten Men Michael Tyquin provides a full account of the Corps operation from inception to dissolution and shows the magnitude of their contribution to the combat effectiveness of the Australian Army from 1909 to 1946. Importantly this book finally brings the achievements of the officers and men of the Australian Veterinary Corps out of the shadows.
Forgotten Men is the long overdue account of the significant contribution to the Australian Army of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps in two world wars. One of the armys smallest and least recognised corps its humble beginnings and quiet work in the background belie the crucial role of the Corps in supporting wartime operations and dealing with logistical issues never envisaged before 1915. In Forgotten Men Michael Tyquin provides a full account of the Corps operation from inception to dissolution and shows the magnitude of their contribution to the combat effectiveness of the Australian Army from 1909 to 1946. Importantly this book finally brings the achievements of the officers and men of the Australian Veterinary Corps out of the shadows.
