History of the Australian 18th Infantry Brigade during WW2. The 18th Brigade consisted of the following infantry battalions: the 2/9th, the 2/10th, the 2/11th and the 2/12th Battalions, which were raised from Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.
The Brigade participated in a variety of combat operations from the Middle East, New Guinea at Milne Bay, Buna and Sanananda (Shaggy Ridge) alongside the US 163rd Infantry Regiment. Then taking a major part in the Oboe Landing at Balikpapan in Borneo. This book Assault Brigade examines the challenges and operations of the Australian Army's 18th Infantry Brigade throughout World War II but in particular investigates the series of campaigns fought across the South West Pacific Area.
1. An Introduction to the Brigade; 2. The Long Road to the SWPA; 3. The Battle of Milne Bay; 4. The Battle of Buna; 5. Rebuilding the 18th Infantry Brigade; 6. The Battle of Shaggy Ridge; 7. Amphibious Warfare Doctrine; 8. Amphibious Exercises and Rehearsals; 9. The Assault Brigade; 10. Conclusion
