ISBN10: 1863737049, ISBN13: 9781863737043, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover Includes the best of the articles from The Australian's series of 50th anniversary special features on the battles of Pearl Harbor, The Kokoda Track, Guadalcanal, The Battle of the Coral Sea, The fall of Singapore, Milne Bay, and the Battle of El Alamein. 181214 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.
[Fremantle, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]

Allen & Unwin, Date: 1994. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 293 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. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. 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. Between the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 and the fighting on the north coast of Papua a year later, Australians were involved in a number of decisive battles that have become part of the folklore of Australian history. These were battles that helped shape their national identity and dramatically influenced the course of their history. Suddenly Australia's focus moved from the war in Europe to a new, more pressing danger at home. Modern Australia faced for the first time the direct threat of invasion. These battles were commemorated by "The Australian" in a series of 50th anniversary special features. These features included important pieces of writing from Australia's best journalists and military historians on the major battles during this period, including Pearl Harbor, the fall of Singapore, the Battle of the Coral Sea, Guadalcanal, the Battle of El Alamein, the Kokoda Track and Milne Bay. Quantity Avai ...

Sydney: Allen & Unwin, Date: 1994. Foreword by Paul Kelly. xiv, 293pp, 16pp b/w photos, index. A name has been blacked out with marker by the upper edge of the title page. Paperback. The book includes the best of the articles from The Australian's series of 50th anniversary special features on the battles of Pearl Harbor, The Kokoda Track, Guadalcanal, The Battle of the Coral Sea, The fall of Singapore, Milne Bay, and the Battle of El Alamein.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Very Good. 8vo. 1994. Allen & Unwin ISBN 1863737049 9781863737043 [AU]

ISBN10: 1863737049, ISBN13: 9781863737043, [publisher: Allen & Unwin] Softcover 1863737049 Softcover with pictorial card covers in good condition throughout: some cover wear, former owner's name on ffep. 0.0
[Brisbane, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]
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ISBN10: 1863737049, ISBN13: 9781863737043, [publisher: St. Leonards: Allen & Unwin, 1994, St. Leonards] Softcover First Edition PAPERBAC K. As New. First Editon. Illustrated Cover. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ". pages 293, b/w illustrations and maps. The Australian's anniversary essays.
[Holbrook, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1994]