The story of not only the one million Austrailians who joined the armed forces in World War II ; but also the story of the other six million citizens who did what they could to keep Australia going in time of war.

Includes index.

Legacy -- Australia is also at war -- At home -- Action stations -- War in the desert -- A forlorn hope -- The victor trumper of Australian politics -- The grey funnel line -- Defending the Middle East to the last Australian standing -- A new war -- Singapore -- Crisis -- Their finest hour -- To the stars -- Desert foxes -- All in -- The merchant Navy -- Fighting on regardless -- 'Too busy for bitterness' -- 'Australia is there for political reasons -- 'A war casualty if ever there was one.'.