A Bastard of a Place

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Bastard of a Place
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Brune
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:704
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 152
Category/GenreAustralia, New Zealand & Pacific history
Second world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781741144031
ClassificationsDewey:940.5426
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Allen & Unwin
Imprint Allen & Unwin
NZ Release Date 14 February 2023
Publication Country Australia

Description

In the spirit of Les Carlyon's bestselling Gallipoli , this book restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda as sacred ground, and a vital part of Australian history.

Author Biography

Peter Brune is a leading authority and writer on the Australian campaigns in New Guinea in World War II. Peter has also written the bestselling Those Ragged Bloody Heroes, The Spell Broken and We Band of Brothers and has co-authored with Neil McDonald 200 Shots: Damien Parer and George Silk and the Australians at War in New Guinea.

Reviews

A valuable read for anyone interested in men at war and particularly for students of the Pacific War. The NYMASReview" "A valuable read for anyone interested in men at war and particularly for students of the Pacific War." --The NYMAS Review