ISBN10: 174237378X, ISBN13: 9781742373782, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2016]

Paperback. Very Good. ISBN 174237378X 9781742373782 [GB]

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, Date: 2016. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. List of maps, list of abbreviations, acknowledgements, notes, bibliography and index. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece of Len Opie. The text is illustrated with 2 inserts, of 8 pages each, of black-and-white photography. Photographic paperback binding pale green, white and black coloured titles panel and white and pale green coloured titles the back strip. "Through three wars across 30 years, Len Opie carved a reputation as one of the country's greatest infantryman. A cold-eyed killer who drank nothing stronger than weak tea, he fought with his bare hands, sharpened shovel and piano wire. He was a larrikin went by the book, unless the book was wrong. He set his own bar high and expect others to do the same." - from the rear panel blurb. Creasing to the top book corner which has also affected the pages page 7. Rubbing of the edges and panels age toning of the text block edges and pages. Some handling marks to the text block edges and some of the top right-hand corners of various pages have been dogeared. Size: Trade Paperback. [10] XI - XIV, [1] 2 - 301, [5] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 174237378X. ISBN/EAN: 9781742373782. Inventory No: 0126049. . ...

ISBN10: 174237378X, ISBN13: 9781742373782, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney] Softcover List of maps, list of abbreviations, acknowledgements, notes, bibliography and index. Black-and-white photographic frontispiece of Len Opie. The text is illustrated with 2 inserts, of 8 pages each, of black-and-white photography. Photographic paperback binding pale green, white and black coloured titles panel and white and pale green coloured titles the back strip. "Through three wars across 30 years, Len Opie carved a reputation as one of the country's greatest infantryman. A cold-eyed killer who drank nothing stronger than weak tea, he fought with his bare hands, sharpened shovel and piano wire. He was a larrikin went by the book, unless the book was wrong. He set his own bar high and expect others to do the same." - from the rear panel blurb. Creasing to the top book corner which has also affected the pages page 7. Rubbing of the edges and panels age toning of the text block edges and pages. Some handling marks to the text block edges and some of the top right-hand corners of various pages have been dogeared. Size: Trade Paperback. [10] XI - XIV, [1] 2 - 301, [5] pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 174237378X. ISBN/EAN: 9781742373782. Inventory No: 0126049.
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Allen & Unwin, Australia, Date: 2016. Softcover. Fine. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY A soldier cast in the image of Anzac, and revered in the post World War II military as a peerless fighter, Len Opie stands alone in the Australian military pantheon. But he was a paradox. A cold-eyed killer who drank nothing stronger than weak tea, he killed people with his bare hands, a sharpened shovel and piano wire. He was a larrikin who went by the book, unless the book was wrong. He set his own bar high and expected others to do the same...This, the first Opie biography, traces his fighting history from the jungles of New Guinea and Borneo to Korea, where he emerged from the ranks to excel in the epic Battle of Kapyong and play a key role at the Battle of Maryang San. Then, as a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Opie joined the CIA's black ops program Phoenix, and as head of training found himself at the heart of the American counterinsurgency war in Vietnam...Andrew Faulkner explores the action-packed and surprising life of an extraordinary Australian soldier.1 A warrior in training..2 Up the Ramu..3 Balikpapan..4 Korea..5 The Third World War has started!..6 Hills are for heroes..7 Kapyong..8 Kill or be killed..9 Maryang San..10 Private, temporary corporal, temporary warrant officer, class two..11 Eyes like a cat and no nerves at all.....12 Belles and bullies..13 Vietnam..14 On the trail..15 'Sneaky work': the Phoenix program..16 Kashmir interlude..17 Return to ...

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, Date: 2016. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 174237378X. ISBN/EAN: 9781742373782. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 33793. . 9781742373782 2016. Allen & Unwin ISBN 174237378X 9781742373782 [AU]

Sydney: Allen & Unwin, Date: 2016. 1st edition. soft cover. VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers./No Jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. 24 cm. 2016. Allen & Unwin ISBN 174237378x 9781742373782 [AU]

ISBN10: 174237378X, ISBN13: 9781742373782, [publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney] Softcover First Edition Illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. 24 cm. XIV, 301 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers.
[Healesville, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2016]
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Crows Nest, Sydney Allen & Unwin 2016 First Edition Paperback Fine in None Issued jacket 301 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Atlantic Books 2016 Softcover New 320 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches.