New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1987. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Rare Book. Collectible paperback. The true to life novel of an infantry battalion challenging the deadly Vietnam jungles. In the dark, steamy jungles of Vietnam came the men of the first Australian Infantry Battalion. Spurned by the Americans and stalked by the Viet Cong, they fought their own war of bravery and compassion in a land of blood-red skies and hidden death. This powerful, moving novel, based on a true-life story, tells of the courage, humor and tenacity of the Australian fighting man, the war of nerves his family back home faced, and the brutal passion of an enemy fighting for independence. Originally published under the name David Alexander, published in hardcover only, in Australia in 1980. 225 pages. Some rubbing on top & bottom & front & rear edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine is creased. 1/4" crease on rear cover across the bottom left corner. 1" light crease on front cover across the bottom right corner. Inside of front & rear cover is browning from age. Pages look great..

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Bookseller's Inventory #: 4096
Title: When the Buffalo Fight
Author: McAulay, Lex
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1987
Keywords: VIETNAMESE CONFLICT 1961 1975 REGIMENTAL HISTORIES AUSTRALIA HISTORY MILITARY VIETNAM WAR LITERATURE & FICTION 0553264486
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