The Brisbane Line Controversy: Political Opportunism versus National Security, 1942-45

by Paul Burns

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The story behind the Brisbane Line controversy - the idea that parts of Australia above a line just north of Brisbane would be surrendered to the Japanese without firing a shot. It is a tale of political deceit, manipulation, cowardice and betrayal by politicians on all sides for electoral gain, culminating in the scapegoating of innocent army officers.
  • ISBN13 9781864485394
  • Publish Date 1 February 1998
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 23 December 2014
  • Publish Country AU
  • Imprint Allen & Unwin
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Language English