Lavarack: Rival General | Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir John Lavarack

Lavarack: Rival General is a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir John Lavarack, one of the most senior figures in the Australian Army during the first half of the 20th century. Lavarack served in the First World War, later became Chief of the General Staff, and held senior commands during the Second World War, including 7 Division, Cyrenaica Command, I Australian Corps and First Australian Army. He later became Governor of Queensland.

This is an important title for readers of Australian military history because it covers both command appointments and the political and personal tensions that shaped Lavarack’s career, especially his rivalry with General Sir Thomas Blamey. It will appeal to readers interested in Australian leadership disputes in World War II, staff work, the Middle East campaigns, the Syrian campaign, and the wider development of the Australian Army between the wars and during World War II.

BOOK DETAILS

• Softcover book
• Published 1998 - First Edition 
• Pages: 389
• Illustrations: B & W

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