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“The Australian divisions and the New Zealanders had become what they were to remain for the rest of the war the spearhead of the British Army”

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John Terraine
John Terraine

John Terraine was a renowned British historian known for his work on World War II. His writings delved into the political, military, and social aspects of the war, profoundly influencing the understanding of this historical period. more

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