South Melbourne: Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. (Date: 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195584538 . No signatures. Publisher's promotional information for this title loosely included (1 A4 page). Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; xxiv, 528 pages. Black boards with white lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 228 x 150mm. Military history. "This is the story of New Zealand's involvement in two forgotten wars, as seen through the personal accounts of the New Zealanders - both men and women - who were there. It is an unknown story of New Zealand's first significant contact with Asia and one which shaped New Zealand's understanding, as well as having a critical impact on the structure and role of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the second half of the 20th century." . 2003. Oxford University Press ISBN 0195584538 9780195584530 [NZ]