New Guinea Victory
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the steaming jungles and treacherous coastlines of the South Pacific, one of the Second World War's most gruelling and decisive campaigns unfolded — and New Guinea Victory stands as a vivid chronicle of that hard-won triumph. This landmark account details the Allied forces' ferocious struggle against Japanese expansion across New Guinea, presenting the combined ground, air, and amphibious operations that ultimately turned the tide in the Pacific theatre. From the desperate fighting along the Kokoda Track to the bold amphibious landings that outmanoeuvred enemy strongholds, the narrative captures the sweat, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that defined the campaign. Rich in photographic documentation and firsthand operational detail, this volume presents a compelling record of Australian and Allied military tenacity at its most tested. It illustrates not only the tactical ingenuity of commanders operating in impossible terrain, but also the extraordinary endurance of the soldiers, airmen, and sailors who bore the burden of battle. A testament to courage forged under the harshest of conditions, New Guinea Victory leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for how perilously close the outcome truly was.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In the steaming jungles and treacherous coastlines of the South Pacific, one of the Second World War's most gruelling and decisive campaigns unfolded — and New Guinea Victory stands as a vivid chronicle of that hard-won triumph. This landmark account details the Allied forces' ferocious struggle against Japanese expansion across New Guinea, presenting the combined ground, air, and amphibious operations that ultimately turned the tide in the Pacific theatre. From the desperate fighting along the Kokoda Track to the bold amphibious landings that outmanoeuvred enemy strongholds, the narrative captures the sweat, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that defined the campaign. Rich in photographic documentation and firsthand operational detail, this volume presents a compelling record of Australian and Allied military tenacity at its most tested. It illustrates not only the tactical ingenuity of commanders operating in impossible terrain, but also the extraordinary endurance of the soldiers, airmen, and sailors who bore the burden of battle. A testament to courage forged under the harshest of conditions, New Guinea Victory leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for how perilously close the outcome truly was.