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Bastard of a Place, A: The Australians in Papua (Kokoda, Milne Bay, Gona, Buna, Sanananda) [Buy it!] | Brune, Peter | USD 10.15 (Sat Jun 8 02:57:50 2024) | AbebooksAU | Reading Habit | ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW, Australia] Softcover Large softcover, first thus, 1065gms, 691 pages. 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. This book restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda to what they should collectively be for all Australians - sacred ground. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Book weighs over 1kg an may incur additional postage. [Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004] Show/Hide image |