A History Of 2/18th Infantry Battalion AIF
Revised & Compiled by Di Elliott and Lynette Silver
Published by 2/18th Battalion AIF Association: Pennant Hills 2006 1st Edition
"A History of 2/18th Infantry Battalion AIF, revised and compiled by Di Elliott and Lynette Silver, is a comprehensive account of one of Australia's proud but tragic battalions of the Second World War. The 2/18th was raised in 1940 as part of the 8th Division and trained in Australia before being sent to Malaya in 1941 to help defend Britain's colony against the looming Japanese threat. The book traces the battalion's formation, training, and deployment, providing vivid detail about the soldiers' experiences, the harsh tropical conditions, and the growing tension as war approached. Drawing on official records, personal diaries, and veterans' recollections, the narrative brings to life both the camaraderie and the hardships endured by the men.
The battalion fought with distinction in the ill-fated Malayan campaign of 1942, particularly in the Battle of Muar, where it suffered heavy losses while inflicting significant casualties on the Japanese. After the fall of Singapore, many survivors of the 2/18th became prisoners of war, enduring years of brutal captivity on the Thai-Burma Railway, in Japan, and elsewhere. The book not only recounts the battalion's military actions but also honours the resilience, sacrifice, and suffering of its members during and after the war. In preserving these stories, Elliott and Silver ensure that the legacy of the 2/18th Infantry Battalion remains alive, offering both a historical record and a tribute to the men who served."
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