ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, St Leonards NSW] Softcover First Edition Paperback. '. . . Brune's book is a timely reminder that despite the warmest alliances, nations sometimes have to stand up and save themselves.' - The Weekend Australian Financial Review'. . . A Bastard of a Place undeniably ranks as the best book ever written about the Aussie battles in Papua . . . Very highly recommended, and certainly one of the best books of the year.' - Bill Stone, Stone + Stone Second World War Books websiteIn 1942 and early 1943 Papua New Guinea was 'a bastard of a place' to fight a war. Peter Brune gives us the final, all-encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever. Peter's compelling narrative resonates with the voices of both the well-trained AIF volunteer, and the young Militia conscript who triumphed together. He interviewed hundreds of these soldiers and himself travelled the treacherous terrain and bloody battlegrounds where so many of their mates perished. Peter reveals the inside story of how Generals MacArthur and Blamey sacrificed many of the senior Australian field commanders as scapegoats to protect their own positions.A Bastard of a Place restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda to what they should collectively be for all Australians sacred ground. In the spirit of Les Carlyon's bestselling Gallipoli, ...
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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, St Leonards NSW] Softcover First Edition Paperback. '. . . Brune's book is a timely reminder that despite the warmest alliances, nations sometimes have to stand up and save themselves.' - The Weekend Australian Financial Review'. . . A Bastard of a Place undeniably ranks as the best book ever written about the Aussie battles in Papua . . . Very highly recommended, and certainly one of the best books of the year.' - Bill Stone, Stone + Stone Second World War Books websiteIn 1942 and early 1943 Papua New Guinea was 'a bastard of a place' to fight a war. Peter Brune gives us the final, all-encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever. Peter's compelling narrative resonates with the voices of both the well-trained AIF volunteer, and the young Militia conscript who triumphed together. He interviewed hundreds of these soldiers and himself travelled the treacherous terrain and bloody battlegrounds where so many of their mates perished. Peter reveals the inside story of how Generals MacArthur and Blamey sacrificed many of the senior Australian field commanders as scapegoats to protect their own positions.A Bastard of a Place restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda to what they should collectively be for all Australians sacred ground. In the spirit of Les Carlyon's bestselling Gallipoli, ...
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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2004] Softcover Trade paperback,large quality. pp.xii + 691, index, illustrations,maps. Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna,Sanananda 1942,1943. Five battles that changed Australia forever. Very Good.
[Buderim, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2005]
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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover Book condition is very good. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Front back clean. Front has light lift to front right corner and and bottom. Text body clean. Book block minor very light stains. Spine intact. Overall a good book
[Boyanup, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW, Australia] Softcover Pictorial Covers, B/W Plts., Maps, Plans, Notes, Bibliog., Index. Slight shelf wear, light creasing to some page corners, o/w NF. In 1942 and early 1943 Papua New Guinea was 'a bastard of a place' to fight a war. Peter Brune gives us the final, all- encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever. Size: Octavo
[Melbourne, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Australia] Softcover Trade Paperback. 691 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2004. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda as sacred ground, and a vital part of Australian history. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9781741144031. Inventory No: 20070094. This item is heavy and may require additional shipping costs for destinations outside Australia.
[Traralgon, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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Softcover . 🔴 Condition - Good🔴Australian buyers can combine up to 5Kg of Books for the same postage charge.🟢 This Book weighs 1090 Grams.🟢 ** INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE ON THIS ITEM WILL REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE(weight is over 500 grams) ** ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Near Fine. Date: 2004. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. 1741144035 . With many maps and illustrations, a very good copy. ; 230 x 150mm; xii, 691 pages . 2004. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest] Softcover First Edition With many maps and illustrations, a very good copy. ; 230 x 150mm; xii, 691 pages
[WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney] Hardcover First Edition (691pp). Illustrated with maps and photographs. Clean unused Size: Royal Octavo
[Leichhardt, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2003]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney] Softcover First Edition xii, 691pp, index, bibliography, notes, maps, pictorial endpapers. Or pictorial card. A few very small bug spots to fore-edge. The final all-encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever- Kokoda, Milne Baty, Gona, Buna and Sanananda. Size: 8vo
[Ashmore, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin. Sydney. .] Softcover First Edition 1st paperback edition of the 2003 original. XII, 691 PP with 37 maps, plus 20 pages with 41 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Corners of front cover with creases. Very good reading copy. 23 x 15.3.
[CYGNET, TAS, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]
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Crows Nest, Allen & Unwin reprit edition - large paperback, card covers In 1942 and early 1943 Papua New Guines was a 'bastard of a place' to fight a war. For the first time since the Official Historian's account of that war in 1959, Peter Brune gives us the final, all-encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever: Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda. 229 x 153mm., pp. xii, 691, b/w plates, maps, notes, biblio., index. Large paperback, stiff card covers. Contents, no inscriptions; covers sl. rubbed on corners, NO READING CREASES. NEAR FINE ISBN: 1741144035 Date: 2004. Crows Nest, Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

Allen & Unwin, Date: 2005. Paperback. New. illustrated edition. 724 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.50 inches. 2005. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [GB]

Sydney : Allen & Unwin, Date: 2004. 5th or later Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xii, 691pp, index, photos, maps. Owner name else very good copy 2004. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

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Allen & Unwin, Sydney, Date: 2004. New Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 691 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. The story of the five battles that changed Australia forever, this compelling narrative incorporates hundreds of interviews with the soldiers who fought at Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna, and Sanananda in 1942 and 1943. Revealed are the very real and engaging experiences of Generals MacArthur and Blamey and other senior Australian commanders who sacrificed many of their senior field officers as scapegoats to protect their own positions, assisted in the making of false legends, and lied about the outcome of the men who fought the battles. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Australia; History. ISBN: 1741144035. ISBN/EAN: 9781741144031. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7239. . 9781741144031 This book weighs over one kilogram, and may involve extra shipping charges if posted to some countries.. 2004. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

Allen & Unwin, Date: 2005. New book, 704 pages. The story of the five battles that changed Australia forever, this compelling narrative incorporates hundreds of interviews with the soldiers who fought at Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna, and Sanananda in 1942 and 1943. Revealed are the very real and engaging experiences of Generals MacArthur and Blamey and other senior Australian commanders who sacrificed many of their senior field officers as scapegoats to protect their own positions, assisted in the making of false legends, and lied about the outcome of the men who fought the battles.. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2005. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [AU]

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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin 2004] Softcover 8vo softcover 691pp index, b/w illus. very good. The story of the five battles that changed Australia forever, this compelling narrative incorporates hundreds of interviews with the soldiers who fought at Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna, and Sanananda in 1942 and 1943. Revealed are the very real and engaging experiences of Generals MacArthur and Blamey and other senior Australian commanders who sacrificed many of their senior field officers as scapegoats to protect their own positions, assisted in the making of false legends, and lied about the outcome of the men who fought the battles.
[NARRABEEN, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney] Softcover xii, 691pp, index, photos, maps. Very good copy
[Bundall, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen And Unwin, Crows Nest, Sydney] Softcover 691 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy. In 1942 And Early 1943 Papua New Guinea Was A 'bastard Of A Place' To Fight A War. Brune Gives Us The Final, All Encompassing Story Of The Five Battles That Changed Australia Forever.
[Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

Crows Nest, Sydney Allen And Unwin 2004 Reprint Pictorial Soft Cover Fine in None Issued jacket 691 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. In 1942 And Early 1943 Papua New Guinea Was A 'bastard Of A Place' To Fight A War. Brune Gives Us The Final, All Encompassing Story Of The Five Battles That Changed Australia Forever.

Allen & Unwin 2005 Softcover New Illustrated edition. 724 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.50 inches.

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2005]