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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]

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.
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Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, Date: 2004. Sixth. paperback. very good/no dustjacket. 8vo. pp.691 2004. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [CA]

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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
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ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover 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. Allen and Unwin, 2004. A trade paperback copy in fine condition.
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Allen & Unwin 2005 Trade paperback Like New Great shape-pages are unmarked and sharp. paperback Used-Like New 2005.

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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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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, Date: 2005-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good. 2005. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1741144035 9781741144031 [US]

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

ISBN10: 1741144035, ISBN13: 9781741144031, [publisher: Allen Unwin] Softcover
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