Hero or Deserter?
About this book
Major-General Gordon Bennett played a decisive role in the defence of Malaya and Singapore in World War II. A colourful character, known to sport a straw hat with a rainbow scarf tied around it, his officers found him at times abrasive and cocky, but he was also known as an outstanding commander.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL21154511W
Subjects
Bennett, henry gordon, 1887-1962Australia, armed forcesCapitulations, militaryGovernmental investigationsEscapesWorld war, 1939-1945, asiaHistoryMilitary CapitulationsGeneralsWorld War, 1939-1945CampaignsAustralia. Australian Army. Division, 8th