Australia John Wiley And Sons 2004 First Edition Paperback As New in None Issued jacket 224 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

ISBN10: 1740310837, ISBN13: 9781740310833, [publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, Brisbane] Softcover First Edition First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 224 pages. All books are currently IN STOCK and shipped directly from our Australian address. Keep off the skyline" was Ron Cashman's watchword in wartime Korea when a silhouette on the horizon invariably meant sudden death. It helped to keep him alive in confronting a vigilant and dangerous enemy for almost two years of armed conflict. And he has applied the same phrase ever since, through another fifty turbulent years. The Korean War has been central to Ron Cashman's life and it is the central theme of the book. The Korean War is ritually referred to in the Australian media as "The Forgotten War," yet it was never well enough known to be forgotten. How many Australians have ever been familiar with the Kapyong Valley, Little Gibraltar, Maryang San or The Hook? Very few, we believe. These were scenes of Australian heroism and Australian sacrifice that deserve their place in the public mind among the easily recognisable battle grounds of the two World Wars. It is by any measure a fascinating tale of war and post-war chaos; a compelling narrative of frontline exposure to an almost indestructible enemy and a horrifying descent into psychological terror. It is the story of a soldier who joined B Company as a rookie in the middle of savage firefight; who was wounded ...
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Brisbane John Wiley & Sons 2004 First Edition Trade Paperback Very Good 8vo. xv, 224pp, index, endnotes, bw ills, maps. Or card covers. Veryy slight edge wear. The experiences of thousands of Australian infantrymen who fought in the Korean War-particularly those of Private Ron CAshman both suring and after the conflict.

Milton, John Wiley first edition - paperback, stiff w/r. card covers Ron Cashman had just turned 19 when he was pitched into the front line of the Korean War. Over the next two years he fought with the diggers and took part in desparate hand-to-hand combat, was wounded three times and won the Military Medal for saving the lives of three mates. The scars of this war lasted for more than 30 years until a retired army psychiatrist used the power of hypnosis to free him from his terrible burden. 230 x 155mm., pp. xv, 224, b/w plates, endnotes, index. Paperback. NEAR FINE ISBN: 1740310837 Date: 2004. Milton, John Wiley ISBN 1740310837 9781740310833 [AU]

ISBN10: 1740310837, ISBN13: 9781740310833, [publisher: John Wiley And Sons, Australia] Softcover First Edition 224 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.
[Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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ISBN10: 1740310837, ISBN13: 9781740310833, [publisher: John Wiley, Brisbane, Milton] Softcover Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, black & white photos centre spread. 224 pp. "Keep off the skyline" was Ron Cashman's watchword during the Korean War when a silhouette on the horizon invariably meant sudden death. And he has applied the same phrase ever since, through another 50 turbulent years. The story of a soldier who escaped a violent home life at 19, joined B Company as a rookie in the middle of savage firefight, wounded three times, and won the Military Medal for saving the lives of three mates. In a brief interlude, he met and fell in love with a woman who would see him through not only the armed conflict, but its aftermath, during which he suffered horrific flashbacks, and their daughter became a noted criminal.
[Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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Brisbane, Milton: John Wiley, Date: 2004. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, black & white photos centre spread. 224 pp. "Keep off the skyline" was Ron Cashman's watchword during the Korean War when a silhouette on the horizon invariably meant sudden death. And he has applied the same phrase ever since, through another 50 turbulent years. The story of a soldier who escaped a violent home life at 19, joined B Company as a rookie in the middle of savage firefight, wounded three times, and won the Military Medal for saving the lives of three mates. In a brief interlude, he met and fell in love with a woman who would see him through not only the armed conflict, but its aftermath, during which he suffered horrific flashbacks, and their daughter became a noted criminal. 2004. John Wiley ISBN 1740310837 9781740310833 [AU]

ISBN10: 1740310837, ISBN13: 9781740310833, [publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Inc, Australia] Softcover "Keep off the skyline" was Ron Cashman's watchword in wartime Korea when a silhouette on the horizon invariably meant sudden death. It helped to keep him alive in confronting a vigilant and dangerous enemy for almost two years of armed conflict. And he has applied the same phrase ever since, through another fifty turbulent years. The Korean War has been central to Ron Cashman's life and it is the central theme of the book. The Korean War is ritually referred to in the Australian media as "The Forgotten War," yet it was never well enough known to be forgotten. How many Australians have ever been familiar with the Kapyong Valley, Little Gibraltar, Maryang San or The Hook? Very few, we believe. These were scenes of Australian heroism and Australian sacrifice that deserve their place in the public mind among the easily recognisable battle grounds of the two World Wars. It is by any measure a fascinating tale of war and post-war chaos; a compelling narrative of frontline exposure to an almost indestructible enemy and a horrifying descent into psychological terror.It is the story of a soldier who joined B Company as a rookie in the middle of savage firefight; who was wounded in action three times; who killed men in hand-to-hand combat; and who, in a brief interlude between long periods of barbaric trench warfare, met and fell in ...
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John Wiley & Sons Australia Inc, Australia, Date: 2004. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Keep off the skyline" was Ron Cashman's watchword in wartime Korea when a silhouette on the horizon invariably meant sudden death. It helped to keep him alive in confronting a vigilant and dangerous enemy for almost two years of armed conflict. And he has applied the same phrase ever since, through another fifty turbulent years. The Korean War has been central to Ron Cashman's life and it is the central theme of the book. The Korean War is ritually referred to in the Australian media as "The Forgotten War," yet it was never well enough known to be forgotten. How many Australians have ever been familiar with the Kapyong Valley, Little Gibraltar, Maryang San or The Hook? Very few, we believe. These were scenes of Australian heroism and Australian sacrifice that deserve their place in the public mind among the easily recognisable battle grounds of the two World Wars. It is by any measure a fascinating tale of war and post-war chaos; a compelling narrative of frontline exposure to an almost indestructible enemy and a horrifying descent into psychological terror.It is the story of a soldier who joined B Company as a rookie in the middle of savage firefight; who was wounded in action three times; who killed men in hand-to-hand combat; and who, in a brief interlude between long periods of barbaric trench warfare, met and fell in love with the woman who would ...

ISBN10: 1740310837, ISBN13: 9781740310833, [publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Brisbane] Softcover First Edition xv, 224pp, index, endnotes, bw ills, maps. Or card covers. Veryy slight edge wear. The experiences of thousands of Australian infantrymen who fought in the Korean War- particularly those of Private Ron CAshman both suring and after the conflict. Size: 8vo
[Ashmore, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons, Date: 2004. xv, 224pp, index, endnotes, bw ills, maps. Or card covers. Veryy slight edge wear. The experiences of thousands of Australian infantrymen who fought in the Korean War- particularly those of Private Ron CAshman both suring and after the conflict.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo. 2004. John Wiley & Sons ISBN 1740310837 9781740310833 [AU]