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A century of service: this is the history of Australia’s 2nd Division, from its First World War inception to its modern role, across a hundred years of wartime and peace. Explore the century-long story of the Australian Army’s 2nd Division – a formation integral to the nation’s military heritage. This authoritative volume offers the first comprehensive history of the Division, combining detailed battlefield accounts with in-depth analysis of its organisational evolution from the First World War through to modern times. Written by Dr. Dayton McCarthy, a qualified military historian and experienced Reserve infantry officer, To Protect Australia draws extensively on primary sources and premium research to deliver a scholarly yet accessible narrative. Richly illustrated with maps, organisational charts and archival photographs, the book provides valuable insights into the Division’s role in two world wars, homeland defence, and the evolving Army Reserve. Perfect for military professionals, historians, veterans, and anyone interested in Australian military history, ToProtect Australia fills a significant gap in military literature and serves as an essential resource on one of Australia’s most storied military formations.

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Dr Dayton McCarthy is a qualified military historian and active Reserve infantry officer with extensive command and staff college experience. A former officer in the Australian Regular Army, he completed his doctorate under the guidance of renowned historians Professor Jeff Grey and Professor Peter Dennis. Dr McCarthy has published widely on military history, covering strategic, operational, tactical, organisational, social and political topics. His major works include The Once and Future Army (Oxford University Press, 2001), The Battle of Maryang San (2018), and The OBOE Landings (2023). He has also contributed numerous papers to key military history conferences and continues to engage with both academic and professional military audiences. 

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