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'First published in 1990, An Act of War is an account of an imaginary conflict between Australia and India over control of a group of Indian Ocean islands. The book covers both the political and military dimensions. Naval and air operations dominate the military aspects. Initially the book was a best-seller in the limited Australian market but is now largely unobtainable.' (Publication summary)
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Dedication: For my family - who didn't laugh!
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also sound recording.
Works about this Work
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Much More to Tell You
1990
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Bookseller & Publisher , May vol. 69 no. 1004 1990; (p. 23)
— Review of An Act of War 1990 single work novel -
Thrillers
1990
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Age , 8 September 1990; (p. 8)
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Much More to Tell You
1990
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Bookseller & Publisher , May vol. 69 no. 1004 1990; (p. 23)
— Review of An Act of War 1990 single work novel -
Thrillers
1990
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Age , 8 September 1990; (p. 8)
Last amended 15 Jan 2020 13:28:40
Subjects:
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australian External Territories,
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cIndia,cSouth Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
Settings:
- 1990s
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