In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II.It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer "Greater East Asia."Paul Ham captures the spirits of those soldiers and commanders who clashed in this war of exceptional savagery, and tells of the brave souls on both sides of the campaign whose courage and sacrifices must never be forgotten.
- ISBN:
- 9781743141670
- 9781743141670
- Category:
- Australasian & Pacific history
- Format:
- CD-Audio
- Publication Date:
- 26-11-2012
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Bolinda Audio
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 133x159x44mm
- Weight:
- 0.41kg
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