Talk:John Birmingham

I honestly didn't care much for Birmingham as a good historical writer. In the Axis of Time Trilogy, his depiction of John Curtin is based more on popular myth rather than actual fact. He has the guy worried beyond belief at a Japanese invasion back during mid 1942. The Australian government and military command knew perfectly well the Japanese weren't coming all the way south, thanks in part to Magic and common sense about Japan's capabilities. What Curtin was worried about in OTL were the troops coming home. Would they make it in time to prevent the fall of Port Moresby or would they all be sunk by Jap subs? THAT'S what he was really worried about. Birmingham's Curtin is pure myth and embarrassing to read. Mr Nelg