Books have allowed me to explore historical questions in greater depth than shorter articles permit. Although these studies range from Australian military history to the political development of British aviation, they are united by a common interest in how institutions make decisions, how technology evolves, and how those choices shape historical events.
The Political History of British Aviation 1909–1949
A study of how governments, institutions and industry shaped British aviation from the Wright brothers to the dawn of the jet age.
Forgotten Anzacs
An examination of the 1941 Greek campaign that challenged long-established interpretations and restored the campaign to its proper place in Australian military history.
Wounded Eagle
An investigation of Australia’s air defence before the bombing of Darwin, examining the relationship between defence policy, strategic planning and military preparedness.
Storm over Kokoda
An operational history of the Papuan air campaign, exploring the interaction of command, logistics and combat in one of Australia’s defining battles.
The Long Road to Changi
A study of the Malayan campaign that examined the decisions, doctrine and leadership leading to the fall of Singapore.