David Connery

About The Author

Colonel David Connery graduated from Officer Cadet School Portsea and served in artillery units, Army Headquarters, Strategic Policy Division and other appointments ranging from Director Strategic Analysis to Commanding Officer, University of New South Wales Regiment. David holds a PhD from the Australian National University (ANU), and Masters degrees from the ANU, University of Sydney and University of Canberra. He is currently Deputy Director (Academic, Outreach and Research) at the National Security College, ANU.

Books by David Connery

The Battles Before

Case Studies of Australian Army Leadership After the Vietnam War

Edited by David Connery
Book #3
Much of Australia’s military history literature focuses on battles and the way generals plan and prosecute an action or campaign. But what do generals do when they are not fighting battles? The Battles Before examines the role of senior leaders in preparing an army for war — fighting bureaucratic...
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