Western Front: Messines Ridge / Passchendaele (3rd Ypres)
PRESENTATION 3
Artillery and manoeuvre warfare in the Desert War Australian artillery operations
Authored and Presented by: Dr Jean Bou, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU
Location:
Lecture Theatre South 1, Australian Defence Force Academy. View/Download a map of the Australian Defence Force. Specific locations to be aware of are:
* Seminar venue: Lecture Theatre South [Building 30]
* Pre-Seminar reception: Lecture Theatre South Foyer[Building 30]
* Car Parking: Areas 91 and 92
Description:
Details the composition and role of the British and Australian artillery in support of the Desert Mounted Corps and describe and analyse the employment of artillery in the Palestine campaign, in support of the Desert Mounted Corps, 1917.
Time:
1700 hours for 1730 hours until 1930 hours
Dress:
Neat casual attire
Refreshments:
Pre-seminar reception (coffee and tea) at the Lecture Theatre South Foyer [Building 30] 1700-1730h