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The Brisbane Line Controversy: Political Opportunism versus National Security 1942-45 (Army military history series: issues)
The Brisbane Line Controversy Political Opportunism versus National Security 194245 - Army military history series: issues Author:Paul Burns 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 o... more »fficers.« less