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This book recounts the formation and deployment of the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), during a pivotal moment in South East Asian history. Raised in Woodside, Australia, in 1964, the battalion was dispatched to Malaysia in 1965 to bolster regional security amid growing political instability.
The narrative follows the soldiers through rigorous training, revealing the tough conditions they faced. It sheds light on the largely unacknowledged role of Australian servicemen in defending Malaysia against Indonesian Confrontation. The book offers a rare glimpse into the secretive "CLARET Operations" in Borneo, where Australian infantrymen engaged in clandestine missions against Indonesian forces. It reveals previously classified information, offering a stirring account of courage and commitment in a conflict often overshadowed by other events.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear) Hardcover ISBN 095852968X
