The Kokoda Campaign 1942: Myth and Reality Tapa dura - 2012

Cambridge University Press, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. 6x1x9. Hardback book in nearly new condition: firm and square with strong joints. Just a few hardly noticeable rubs or very mild bumps. Hence a non-text page shows a small 'damaged' stamp. Despite such this book looks and feels unread. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and tight. And so a very nice book in great condition, now offered for sale at a reasonable price.

-Cambridge University Press (2012)-. Australian Army History Series. First edition first impression 2012. xvii+304 pages. Illustrated. Cloth. Near fine in dustjacket. The fighting on the Kokoda Track in World War II is second only to Gallipoli in the Australian national consciousness. The Kokoda campaign of 1942 has taken on mythical status in Australian military history. According to the legend, Australian soldiers were vastly outnumbered by the Japanese, who suffered great losses in battle and as a result of the harsh conditions of the Kokoda Track. In this important book, Peter Williams seeks to dispel the Kokoda myth. Using extensive research and Japanese sources, he explains what really happened on the Kokoda Track in 1942. Unlike most other books written from an Australian perspective, The Kokoda Campaign 1942: Myth and reality focuses on the strategies, tactics and battle plans of the Japanese and shows that the Australians were in fact rarely outnumbered. For the first time, this book… Leer más

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Hardback. New. The Kokoda Campaign of 1942 has taken on mythical status in Australian military history. Using extensive research and Japanese sources, Peter Williams seeks to dispel the myth. Unlike most other books written from an Australian perspective, the book focuses on the strategies, tactics and battle plans of the Japanese.

Port Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 1107015944 . DJ and boards show very light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 304 pages; "The fighting on the Kokoda track in World War II is second only to Gallipoli in the Australian national consciousness. According to the legend, Australian soldiers were vastly outnumbered by the Japanese, who suffered great losses as a result of Allied fighting and the harsh conditions of the Kokoda track. In this important book, Peter Williams seeks to dispel the Kokoda Myth. Using extensive research and Japanese sources, he explains what really happened on the Kokoda track in 1942. Unlike most other books written from an Australian perspective, this book focuses on the strategies, tactics and battle plans of the Japanese and shows that the Australians were in fact rarely outnumbered. " .

Cambridge Univ Pr, 2012. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 288 pages. 9.10x6.30x1.00 inches.

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