Australia's War With France
The Campaign in Syria and Lebanon, 1941
By Richard James
The untold story of Australia's forgotten campaign against Vichy France in Syria and Lebanon—brought to life through archival research, battlefield exploration and the voices of the men who fought it.
Reviews and recognition
“A superbly researched and very well written history of this little-known conflict... A story that must be told.”
“Thorough and revealing. An accomplished account of a lost episode”
“The story of how Australians attacked the French during World War II has largely been overlooked.”
Read the review in The Sydney Morning Herald
Awards
Shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award (2017)
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Interviews and media
Interview on the WW2 Podcast
Richard James discusses Australia's War With France on episode 149 of the WW2 Podcast.
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Purchase a copy
E-book available from Simon & Schuster Australia
AUD $39.99 paperback, including shipping.
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