Written by former serviceman William Crooks, and originally published in 1971, The Footsoldiers: The Story of the 2/33rd Australian Infantry Battalion AIF in the War of 1939–45 is considered to be one of the most important unit histories from the Second World War.

The Footsoldiers is meticulously researched and replete with detailed accounts of the 2/33 Battalion's battle campaigns in the Middle East, Kokoda, Lae, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge and Balikpapan.

This new edition has been released for the battalion's 50th anniversary.

Details: Non-fiction.

Format: Hard cover, 586 pages.

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