The Great Betrayal: Britain, Australia and the Onset of the Pacific War, 1939-42 (1988, 1989) By David Day
 
In the early days of World War II, Great Britain and Australia, for over a century as close as common blood and heritage can make two nations, fell tragically at odds. This is the story of the rupturing of that bond. The book examines the persistence of a colonial attitude within Australia, one that seriously handicapped the country's ability to defend itself. And, finally, this is a book about a country that exchanged one sort of dependency for another, as Australia ceased to look so much towards Britain and began to cast its eyes towards America. Based on a wide range of government papers, private letters, and diaries, and stunning in its reinterpretative sweep, The Great Betrayal is a book that must be taken into account by all who would understand the shape of our modern world. Included are photographs, chapter notes, a bibliography, and an index. 
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
388 Pages 
In Good Condition