The Author Peter Stanley questions the reality of a Japanese Invasion of Australia in 1942 WW2.Stanley believes that an invasion was never contemplated by the Japanese war hierarchy. He also questions the notion of the Battle For Australia. Huge controversy erupted over this book between people who have become known as ‘invasionists’. The actual book looks at all the main battles including Darwin Bombing, Kokoda , Fall of Singapore from an Australian perspective.

Click to view Peter Stanley’s Website on this book Invading Australia
Click to view ‘Invasionists’ – Those who argue that the Invasion was looming in WW2 web page

‘Full of interesting commentary, this is an engaging book that will provoke argument. Through it, Stanley has provided a considerable service to the understanding of Australian history. Unfortunately, as he recounts, many of his critics have resorted to personal attacks. His book deserves to be read and debated on the basis of the historical argument presented in it.’
Prof. David Horner in Wartime, No. 44