The Kokoda Campaign 1942 (Australian Army History Series) by Peter Williams

By Peter Williams

The battling at the Kokoda song in global battle II is moment purely to Gallipoli within the Australian nationwide attention. The Kokoda crusade of 1942 has taken on legendary prestige in Australian army background. in accordance with the legend, Australian squaddies have been tremendously outnumbered by way of the japanese, who suffered nice losses in conflict and due to the harsh stipulations of the Kokoda music. during this very important booklet, Peter Williams seeks to dispel the Kokoda fantasy. utilizing large learn and jap resources, he explains what quite occurred at the Kokoda tune in 1942. not like such a lot different books written from an Australian standpoint, The Kokoda crusade 1942: delusion and truth specializes in the innovations, strategies and conflict plans of the japanese and exhibits that the Australians have been actually not often outnumbered. For the 1st time, this ebook combines narrative with cautious research to provide an undistorted photo of the occasions of the crusade. it's a must-read for a person who's drawn to the reality of the Kokoda crusade of 1942.

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