A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua
by Brune, Peter
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- Paperback
- Condition
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- ISBN 10
- 1741144035
- ISBN 13
- 9781741144031
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Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2004. New Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 691 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. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. 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. 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. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Australia; History. ISBN: 1741144035. ISBN/EAN: 9781741144031. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7239. . 9781741144031 This book weighs over one kilogram, and may involve extra shipping charges if posted to some countries..
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- Bookseller
- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7239
- Title
- A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua
- Author
- Brune, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1741144035
- ISBN 13
- 9781741144031
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- BZDB137 World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Papua New Guinea, australia, world war two, military, history, kokoda, milne bay, Military & Warfare; Australia; History. ISBN: 1741144035 EAN: 9781741144031 Brune, Peter A Bastard of a Place: The Australians
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